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Nike Runners for Regional Aboriginal Communities

One of our people working with foster Aboriginal children in the Northern Western Regional of NSW emails the stories to me and sometimes they include pictures if the are permitted. In this case I have not received pictures but just this one assuming story below from the community person.

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Nike Runners for Regional Aboriginal Communities There is something special about seeing a brand-new pair of shoes land in the hands of someone who never imagined owning them. Our deepest thanks to Good360 and Nike for giving our foundation the opportunity to spread joy and hope across regional and remote Aboriginal communities. Your support is not just about footwear. It is about dignity, confidence, and knowing that someone cares. From the day the Nike runners arrived, through the sorting and transport to their distribution points, every step reminded us how meaningful this gift would be. Many families in the regions we serve struggle even to provide life’s essentials, so buying runners for themselves or their children is simply beyond reach. One family in the northwest of NSW shared a moment none of us will forget. A mum, dad, and seven children. Hardworking. Proud. Doing everything they can on the bare minimum. The idea of owning a pair of Nikes had never entered their world… until now. Watching them lace up their very first pairs brought a quiet, humble joy that turned into tears of gratitude. The children couldn’t stop smiling. The parents were overwhelmed that someone, somewhere, thought of them. This is what generosity looks like. This is what shared humanity feels like. Thank you, Good360 and Nike, for empowering us to pass along kindness that ripples far beyond the shoes themselves. Lives are touched. Spirits are lifted. Hope takes another step forward. Together, we are making a difference, one pair of runners at a time.

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All of our people living in Aboriginal communities have limited funds and their is never money for items that we can supply thanks to Good360, therefore, our clients are those that have survived floods, fire, financial hardships, domestic violence and most all the negative things in life.
Please share our heartfelt thanks with everyone at Nike for their generosity and compassion. You have helped us bring real joy and pride to Aboriginal families who rarely have the chance to own something as special as a new pair of runners. Seeing parents and children light up when they lace up those shoes is a reminder of how powerful kindness can be. Our only disappointment is that, like many small foundations, our resources are limited. We would love nothing more than to extend this support to every community doing it tough, though at present we can only reach a fortunate few. Every donation from partners like Nike brings us one step closer to helping the many more who wait with hope. Gratitude from Dr Steve Burroughs Foundation to all of you. Bless you for walking alongside us on this journey to lift up our Aboriginal brothers, sisters, and their children.

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