2015 SHARE A PAIR Has Begun!

Our goal this year is 300 pairs of shoes and socks for Kishwaukee Elementary School students! Since April 8th, all 300 students have been participating in our Fit in 60 activity program. Each and every student has worked hard to be active at least 60 minutes a day. On May 28th, we sized ALL 300 students for new gym shoes for the 2015-2016 school year!

Please consider donating to our goal of collecting 300 pairs of shoes and socks for the hardworking kids of Kishwaukee Elementary School!

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Annie’s Locker was started in 2008...

Inspired by a fellow runner who died in 2007, the idea was born to do something to inspire people toward a healthier lifestyle. We hope to help people find their “wings.” Annie’s Locker is a non-profit organization that supports people in need of proper fitness gear and provides race scholarships in Rockford, Illinois.
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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 who led […]

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Peak Fitnes

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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 school […]

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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 […]

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Success Stories

Felicia’s Kick Start

Felicia, 2013 Biggest Loser 5K race scholarship recipient, sent us a beautiful thank you note. She recounts her experience:

Felicia, an Annie’s Locker race scholarship recipient, recounts: “I had an awesome experience and appreciate my friend […]

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“I run to do battle” - spec’tator’s Essay

“Sometimes though I find it easier to say more in a ‘spoken word’ type of setting. Kind of like a poem, with soul. So my letter is what follows. (It should be read slowly with […]

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Testimonials

“Many times our students have needs that are not met at home, and we are always looking for donations. The shoes we received were not only brand new, but also VERY attractive for our little ones. It means so much to our staff, students and parents that there are organizations such as yourself that assist with the needs of our schools.”
Amber, Elementary School Principal
“I appreciate my friend Anna for telling me about this organization. She runs with the Road Runners and encouraged me to run and start living healthy when I was going through a hard time. I was new to this area with no job, four kids and depressed. Running is giving my life back and I just wanna keep going. I did the Biggest Loser 5K – it was great time – 37 mins couldn’t believe it.”
Felicia, Race Scholarship Recipient
“At the time, I didn’t know just how much that training program would mean to me and my family. During our camping trip, I would often reflect as we climbed hundreds of stairs in and out of canyons, that it wouldn’t have been possible if I hadn’t done the training program. And I wouldn’t have been able to do the training program without Annie’s Locker.”
Amy, Race Scholarship Recipient
“I really appreciate your support. The shoes are very comfortable and fit perfectly. I hope that all of your lives are blessed.”
Anthony, Gear Recipient