Monday, 07 March 2022
Active Luton is proud to be supporting new local charity, One Impossible Thing, to collect pre-loved sports shoes, which are then redistributed for free to local children and adults in need. You can now find recycling baskets at Inspire: Luton Sports Village, Lewsey Sports Park and Lea Manor Recreation Centre.
On Thursday 24th February 2022, we joined One Impossible Thing at their charity launch event and were truly blown away by the humbling stories and support already received with thanks to this fantastic initiative.
The costs associated with sports shoes can be just another barrier for many parents and children to being able to get active. By Providing pre-loved sports shoes such as trainers, football boots, rugby boots and Astros, we together are able to help eliminate another worry that for some, would make accessing physical activity simply impossible.
One parent who knows this all to well, is local mum of two Nickie, who spoke about how One Impossible Thing has helped her and her family:
“I have two sons aged 15 and 10, who are both sports mad. I lost my job in travel due to coronavirus, and although I was fortunate to find another job quickly, it was not the same salary as I was on previously. As a lone parent, the financial strain of sports shoes on top of football subs and the rising cost of living, was overwhelming. As the boys feet grow, it can feel never ending, especially when sometimes they need a couple of pairs of boots each football season.”
“…Our families are very grateful for help, with most commenting on how it’s one less thing to worry about. And they want to pay it forward by offering to return the sports shoes to be used again when they have finished with them.”
Commenting, however, that demand is exceeding supply, Chiltern Academy are looking for more donations. Active Luton is therefore asking for you to have a look in your cupboards and see how you can help our local community and those in need by donating today.
We hope to be able to come together and support Chiltern Academy, and other local people in need.
To make a donation, simply visit Inspire: Luton Sports Village, Lea Manor Recreation Centre of Lewsey Sports Park and look out for a donation basket.