Brittney Griner, in partnership with the Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Rescue Mission, hosted “BG’s Heart and Sole Shoe Drive” this weekend and collected approximately 500 pairs of shoes for the Valley’s homeless.
“I am so thankful and overwhelmed by everyone’s support,” said Griner. “The generosity from my teammates and the X-Factor is amazing. When I thought of this idea, I never would have dreamed we would have received so many pairs of shoes. This is just one of the many reasons the Mercury family, especially our fans, are known as the best in the WNBA.”
The shoes were collected at the Mercury’s games on Friday and Sunday evening as well as Griner’s community appearance on Saturday afternoon at the IASIS Healthcare Multi Specialty Clinic. Griner will deliver the shoes to those in need, with the help of Phoenix Rescue Mission, in early September.