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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Brett Byrd, founder and inspiration behind Give Your Sole, was raised in Central Illinois with a belief in giving back to your community and helping those less fortunate.<span>  </span>Upon moving to Southern California he developed a love of physical fitness most especially running.<span>  </span>Combining his two passions seemed like an obvious move and Give Your Sole was born.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Brett’s career path started in the hospitality industry; however, after 18 long years a career change into sales with one of the nation’s largest promotional products companies, Imagine This, offered him the time freedom he desired to start Give Your Sole.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Throughout the years Brett has participated in many running events from charity 5K’s to Marathons where he has witnessed first hand the generosity of the running community as well as the sheer volume of people it attracts from race participants to spectators alike.<span>  </span>Brett knew that this was the perfect target audience for this great cause.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Brett currently resides in Southern California where he enjoys spending time with his two sons, date nights with his wife and a good run.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Donations</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Give Your Sole gladly accepts both monetary donations as well as moderately worn men’s, women’s &amp; children’s athletic shoes.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Please make checks payable to:<span>  </span><strong>Give Your Sole</strong><span>.<span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">All donations can be mailed to:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; "><strong>Give Your Sole</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">11442 Tesota Loop</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Corona, Ca. 92883</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Phone 760.702.2278</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Fax 760.702.9430</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; ">Email: <a href="mailto:brett@giveyoursole.com">brett@giveyoursole.com</a></p>

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