ARNY AND R42 MERCH AVAILABLE
We have plenty of Arny Johnson Classis race T-shirts and R42 merch available for purchase. Proceeds go to Annie’s Locker: ARNY RACE SHIRTS: $5 R42 STICKER: $2 Contact Terri Odell [email protected] for more information and [...]
GEARING UP FOR NEW VICTORIES IN 2018
We are working hard behind the scenes and gearing up for another year of inspiring and equipping people to lead healthier lives. In 2017, with the help of our generous donors and friends we: [...]
Annie’s Angels
Six ladies from the Women's Recovery Program at the Rockford Rescue mission completed the Dasher Dash 5k in November, 2017, and the rest of the ladies from the Rescue Mission were there to cheer them [...]
2017 News and Victories
A message from our President, Terri Odell Fall—it’s the best time of year to run. Beautiful trees, leaves that crunch under your feet and superb temperatures! Fall also brings us closer to the end of [...]
CREATIVE GIVING: SuperFIT to support Share a Pair
Thank you to The Fit for hosting a SuperFIT with proceeds benefitting Annie's Locker and Share A Pair! These superheros raised $520.
Running for Two Relay
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The folks at Annie's Locker say they were very pleased with the turnout for the first ever running for two relay. Runners and walkers took part in nine laps, a lap [...]
MELD AT YSN JULY 4TH CLASSIC
Celebrating Fourth of July in the Rockford area in 2017? Annie’s Locker has the perfect way to start your holiday! Join us to cheer for our sponsored runners! Just one of the many ways we [...]
LACES TO RACES
“I want to be healthy and feel good. I need to start getting healthy habits in my life after realizing that I was harming myself by following the lifestyle I had. I like to swim, [...]
COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHT: Krystal Shuga, Gear Assistant
Meet Krystal Shuga. Krystal is married to Shelby and together they have three boys ages 12, 6, and 1. When she’s not busy raising her family, you’ll find Krystal working as a personal trainer and [...]
Run ARNY JOHNSON 5K/10M and Help Annie’s Locker
It’s almost time to lace up and race the 32nd annual Arny Johnson 10-mile and 5K runs. Both races are coming up on Saturday, April 1, at Harlem High School in Machesney Park. The 5K [...]
Honored To Be A Finalist
Annie’s Locker has always been about making a difference in our community. Late in 2016, we were thrilled to learn that our organization was named a finalist for the Rockford Register Star's Excelsior award. This [...]
ANNIE’S LOCKER NAMED EXCELSIOR FINALIST
The Rockford Register Star's Excelsior award is given to an organization for community service, excellence and making a difference in the Rock River Valley. Annie's Locker is an Excelsior finalist! How did Annie's Locker [...]
STEPPING UP TO A CHALLENGE - Angels on Site
A few race sponsorship recipients were signed up in 2016 to run their first 5k, at RUN THE RUNWAY in Rockford. Annie's Locker angels were there, ready to support, but unfortunately the rain caused them to cancel. [...]
TYING UP LOOSE ENDS - Angels on Site
During our 2016 Share A Pair drive, 13 angels from local schools gathered at Runner's Image to assist with the “inspire” part of our mission. Our volunteers helped prepare shoes for the upcoming shoe distribution [...]
WINGS OF FREEDOM 5K - Angels on Site
WINGS OF FREEDOM by Meredith Stoll, Annie's Locker Board Member There is really nothing like ringing a cowbell, cheering like crazy and having someone threaten to get sick on your shirt to make you understand the heart [...]
SWEDISH AMERICAN HEALTH SYSTEM - Creative Giving
Novel ways to come together to help raise money for Share-A-Pair: The staff on the 9th Floor Medical/Surgical Unit at SwedishAmerican Health System collected money towards "Pennies for Tennies" for the 2016 Annie's Locker Share-A-Pair shoe [...]
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL - Creative Giving
Some very special little friends assisted Annie's Locker with funding in a delightful way. The children at Holy Family Catholic School each donated $1 and wore CRAZY SOCKS to help bring awareness to Annie's Locker. [...]
THE FIT - Creative Giving
For the last 3 years, The FIT, a local gym held a SUPERFIT class with all proceeds going to Annie’s Locker. They have raised hundreds of dollars for Share A Pair!
Annie’s Locker Share A Pair 2016
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Last year, kids at McIntosh Elementary School raised over $600 to help other kids receive new shoes. Today, the favor is returned as hundreds of those kids get new shoes of [...]
Annie’s Locker Gives 300 Pairs of Gym Shoes to Students
ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- Only one child in Kishwaukee Elementary School is not living in poverty and hundreds of kids are sitting out from gym class because they can't afford the proper shoes to participate. The [...]
Annie’s Locker Collecting Shoes for Children in Need
ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- To get some students ready for their first day, one local organization is collecting gym shoes to make sure they are ready for P.E. class. Annie's Locker is taking shoes and socks [...]
WIFR - Group Collecting Shoes for Kids
ROCKFORD (WIFR) – Hundreds of local elementary school students are unable to play in gym class simply because they can’t afford the proper shoes. Tonight, a local organization is trying to change that. [...]
Slice: Terri Odell brings Annie’s Locker to ‘a whole new level’
By Kevin Haas Rockford Register Star Terri Odell does not want poverty to stand in the way of healthy living. The Rockford native has blended her passion for fitness and helping people in need by [...]
Annie’s Locker Recognized in National Running Magazine
Annie's Locker was recognized in the December 2014 issue of "Runner's World" for our recent success with the SHARE A PAIR drive that provided more than 1,000 pairs of new gym shoes for local children [...]
Organization Helps Hundreds of Kids Get New Shoes
ROCKFORD (WIFR) – Hundreds of local students will now be able to play in gym class thanks to our community. The kids were forced to sit out because they didn’t have the right shoes, some [...]
Running for Two: Students at Rockford’s Holy Family School learn lessons in charity
By Corina Curry ROCKFORD — Students shot their hands in the air when Carol Bingley asked them how many pairs of shoes they had at home. Some answered 20. Some said 10 or 12. Bingley, [...]
Peace Coalition: Help put shoes on children’s feet
“Peace is not something you wish for; It’s something you make, Something you do, Something you are, And something you give away.” — John Lennon As part of the Peace Month Coalition, Annie’s Locker and [...]
Annie’s Locker Foots the Bill for Kids’ Shoes
By Richard S. Gubbe Inspired by a fellow runner who died in 2007, Carol Benthal-Bingley has turned a request from a cancer victim into a formidable local charity. Annie’s Locker is named for the inspiration [...]
Annie’s Locker donates shoes to Rockford children in need
WREX.com – Rockford’s News Leader ROCKFORD (WREX) - 13 News told you last week about the more than 2,000 Rockford students who will be heading back to school homeless, many without proper supplies for the [...]
5th Annual “Share A Pair” Drive
Did you know that there are hundreds of students in our schools without the proper footwear for gym due to poverty or homelessness? Help us send needy students back to school with gym shoes so [...]
Our View: Improve our community by transforming neighborhoods, putting shoes on kids
“Collective impact” is the term used by United Way of Rock River Valley to describe its approach to effecting change. It means mobilizing partners in government and the private and nonprofit sectors, along with individual [...]
Come to Volunteer Training on Aug 24
Join our volunteer team! It all starts with your first volunteer training. We ask that all of our volunteers attend a training so we can educate you on our mission and make sure you're up [...]
Our New Mission, Vision and Heart
When the spark ignited to start Annie’s Locker six years ago, I imagined helping other women. I knew from personal experience that when I made the decision to lead a healthy lifestyle, so many other [...]
Ladies in Recovery Run Their First 5K
Thanks to our generous donors, 12 new runners in the Rockford Rescue Mission's recovery program ran their first 5K, the Biggest Loser 5K on June 14, 2014! Each $25 donation offered more than 30-60 minutes [...]
Spreading the Running For Two Philosophy… in Mexico
“On April 14, 2014, I ran a 10K race in Tabasco, Zactecas, Mexico and I dedicated it to my niece Ilse, who was recuperating from a medical intervention. She was planning to run the 24th [...]
Exercise Can Impact All Areas of Life
A Look at The Residents of the Rockford Rescue Mission by Troy Skwor, Annie’s Locker Community LiasonHow many of you have had a rough day at work or at home? Maybe the kids are driving [...]
How a Pair of Gym Shoes Can Change a Life
I knew it happened, especially in other countries, but here in the Rockford area? Honestly it was hard to believe what I was hearing on the phone. At first the teachers were puzzled. Little “Mia” [...]
Announcing Our 2014 Board of Directors
We are proud to announce our 2014 Board of Directors and Team! From Left to Right: Denise Brauer, Board of Directors-Volunteer and Events Coordinator Carol Wilson, Gear Coordinator Stephanie Lammi, Board of Directors-Communications Chair Terri [...]
Rockford Rescue Mission
Fellowship Through Fitness
Annie’s Locker was recognized in the December 2014 issue of “Runner’s World”
for our recent success with the SHARE A PAIR drive that provided more than
1,000 pairs of new gym shoes for local children in need.