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Everyday, over 50,000 sneakerheads browse KicksOnFire.com. Most of us are fortunate. We don't have to worry about the basic necessities of life. We've been pretty blessed when compared to others suffering around the world. We even have money to spend on luxury items and on things we really don't need such as sneakers, clothes, iPhones, video games, cars, etc... Some of us even buy two pairs of the same kicks. Remember the saying: "One to Rock and One to Stock?"
We spend money sometimes without even thinking twice. I'm pretty sure that each of us can sacrifice $10 or more to help hungry families in Africa without it hurting our pockets. It is already a difficult life for many in Africa.
Imagine a hungry mother or malnourished child. Now multiply that by 10.7 million people. That's what's happening in the Horn of Africa right now, affecting people in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya, and threatening to spread.
The region’s worst drought in 60 years is forcing families to walk for days to find food and water. Herds of livestock, many families’ primary source of food and income, have been lost. Farmers are literally watching their crops and livelihoods wither away.
Mercy Corps has dozens of team members on the ground throughout East Africa, rushing immediate assistance to vulnerable families in some of the most remote and worst-affected areas. We're providing truckloads of water, shipments of food and other critical, lifesaving supplies. While helping communities survive the current drought, we’re also sharing ways farmers can protect the fragile environment so their farms will grow more food for the future..
Your donation will speed immediate relief to drought-affected families and provide tools and resources to protect future growing seasons. Let's see what we can really accomplish if we work together as a community, when we get our friends and family involved, and each of us pulls together for a common cause.
Thank you.
Khan Furqan
CEO / Founder
KicksOnFire.com
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Please note: All donations made through this fundraising page will go to Mercy Corps' Horn of Africa Fund. Please report any statements to the contrary on this page to us.
Recent donations to this page
Gregory in USA
January 10, 2012
$70
“We gotta save the motherland..history and science shows we all came from africa...”
Oscar in Albania
December 23, 2011
$5
“What a good way to motivate sneakerheads to donate. Kudos Kicksonfire!”
Anonymous in USA
November 19, 2011
$5
Eli in USA
October 31, 2011
$5
Anonymous in USA
October 29, 2011
$7
“i feel blessed to have the things that i do, but i do realize there are many out there who are less fortunate. may God's inifinte grace and mercy be amongst this organization.”
Chafa in USA
October 27, 2011
$20
Abdul Hameed in USA
October 26, 2011
$10
“by grateful..”
Christian in USA
October 25, 2011
$5
“Wish i had more”
Joshua in USA
October 24, 2011
$10
“God blesses US so WE can bless others!”
Anthony in USA
October 24, 2011
$15
“Donate NOW!!!!!! Greatest gift is giving, especially after you receive.”
Eddie in USA
October 23, 2011
$5
“Out Of Site Out Of Mind...”
James in USA
October 22, 2011
$5
“Just donated!”
Rahsaan in USA
October 22, 2011
$5
Ricardo in USA
October 21, 2011
$5
“Bless the motherland.”
Gerard in USA
October 19, 2011
$5
“J's All Day!”
Shakim in USA
October 17, 2011
$5
“Donate And Save A Life .. Don't Just Do It For The Kicks ! Do it Cause It Actually means Something To You !”
Anonymous in USA
October 13, 2011
$10
“A shoe cost $100. For a child in Africa 100 means enough food to survive. Prioritize your life and life will prioritize you.”
Brent in Australia
October 9, 2011
$10
“Everyone dollar counts, Everyone needs to help stop poverty”
Justin in USA
October 6, 2011
$20
Anonymous in USA
October 4, 2011
$5
Anonymous in USA
October 3, 2011
$10
Simon in USA
September 29, 2011
$5
“anything for africa”
Laura in USA
September 24, 2011
$50
“What a wonderful way to contribute...Laura and Jared are happy to donate”
Jacob in USA
September 23, 2011
$10
Jesus in USA
September 22, 2011
$5
Shari in USA
September 21, 2011
$5
“I wish I could do more but every $ counts. This is a great idea. Thanks”
Alexander in USA
September 21, 2011
$5
Ryan in USA
September 21, 2011
$10
Tiffani in USA
September 19, 2011
$10
“I'm always happy to help a good cause & I'm buying the shoes anyway lol.”
Anonymous in USA
September 18, 2011
$5
Justin in USA
September 18, 2011
$3
“I'm sorry this all I have on my card right now and i gotta re fill it, but its the thought that counts and it would be nice to get a pair of free Concords it doesn't really matter its about helping people less fortunate. I cant speak for every one else i gotta spend my money more carefully and smarter, i'm blessed and when i spend money foolishly can can use that to help good causes.”
Devonte in USA
September 18, 2011
$5
Anonymous in USA
September 15, 2011
$10
Danielle in USA
September 15, 2011
$50
Tarek in USA
September 15, 2011
$5
“Helping Others > Material Things”
Marcos in USA
September 15, 2011
$10
“Proud to be a American sneaker head..”
Anthony in USA
September 13, 2011
$10
Michael in USA
September 13, 2011
$5
Anthony in USA
September 11, 2011
$10
Simone in USA
September 11, 2011
$4
“Always ready to help my fellow africans.”
David in France
September 11, 2011
$20
“Don't send me the Concords, just send me a photo of happier people in Africa :)”
Samuel in USA
September 8, 2011
$10
“For Africa”
Mynor in USA
September 7, 2011
$10
“Like Jesus multiplied bread and fishes for all, I hope this donations continue to multiply not just thru this site, but thru the entire world.”
Derek in USA
September 7, 2011
$5
Anonymous in USA
September 7, 2011
$10
“When your blessed to have it never hurts to give back!!!”
Anonymous in USA
September 5, 2011
$100
“Gotta stay real with the Man in the Mirror. I'm going to match my donation amount every time I purchase a pair of fresh kicks. Send Love to Africa”
David in USA
September 5, 2011
$5
Jay in USA
September 5, 2011
$5
“Charity begins at home !!!! Peace”
Shane in USA
September 3, 2011
$10
Mary in USA
September 3, 2011
$15
“Hope it can help!”
