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Local Schools To Be Rewarded For Spirited Competition For Collecting the Highest Number of Shoes

Week of Giving: March 9-13

Daphne, Ala. (February 16, 2026)– Local school-age kids, runners and exercise enthusiasts may have put a lot of miles on old running shoes and everyday footwear (athletic, everyday shoes, and boots), but by donating these gently used shoes to the “Many More Miles” campaign, each pair will be given a new purpose and continue their journey on the feet of individuals in need.

Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C., along with City Hope Church and participating Baldwin County Schools, is hosting its 22nd community outreach event. This year the Many More Miles Campaign shifts to a focused, powerful Week of Giving, March 9–13, speeding shoe donations to foster families, homeless communities, and local schools.

Once again, students who collect the most shoes will earn money for their schools’ new P.E. equipment. Baldwin Bone & Joint will award cash prizes to the top three Baldwin County schools donating the largest number of shoes. Plus, the class with the highest shoe count overall will enjoy a Chick-fil-a party, and the teacher will receive a cash prize from City Hope Church.

By J. Mark Bryant

The Many More Miles (MMM) campaign is a community outreach initiative that collects gently used footwear to support local individuals and families in need. Organizers say more than 33,000 pairs of shoes have been donated since it began.

Baldwin Bone & Joint P.C., which partners with City Hope Church and participating Baldwin County schools, is hosting its 22nd community outreach event. In 2026, the Many More Miles Campaign shifts to a focused, powerful “Week of Giving” from March 9 to 13. The goal is to speed up shoe donations to foster families, homeless communities, and local schools.

“The 21st annual Many More Miles campaign was a huge success and collected more than 4,500 shoes that will be going to those who need them the most. A special thank you goes to Fairhope East Elementary, Bayside Academy and Fairhope West Elementary for coordinating the donation of over 1,100 shoes to the project this year,” Will Wiggins, CEO of Baldwin Bone & Joint, said.

City Hope Church to Host “Deliver Hope”
on Sunday, February 8

Congregants Encouraged to Donate Gently Worn Shoes to Any City Hope Church Campus Across the Gulf Coast

Daphne, AL (January 30, 2026) – In partnership with Baldwin Bone & Joint’s ongoing 22nd Many More Miles community shoe drive, City Hope Church will host “Deliver Hope” on Sunday, February 8. On this day, congregants and the community are encouraged to bring their gently worn or new shoes (athletic, everyday shoes, and boots) to any City Hope Church campus across the Gulf Coast.

“We invite everyone in our community to join with our church and Baldwin Bone & Joint for Deliver Hope, an outreach event dedicated to making a positive impact right here at home,” said Melanie Daw, Associate Pastor of Outreach at City Hope Church. “On Sunday, February 8, we encourage you to bring gently used or new shoes, securely tied together, to our campus lobbies. These donations will be distributed to individuals in need throughout Mobile and Baldwin County via our trusted partner organizations. Through this simple act of generosity, we look forward to delivering hope—one pair of shoes at a time.”

For more information about the Many More Miles Campaign, call (251) 656-3843 or visit baldwinboneandjoint.com.