Shoe drive to take place in Alburtis this week to provide a service dog for a 5-year-old girl
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- 1 hour ago
- 3 min read
MACUNGIE, Pa - A local family is gathering community support to help their five-year-old daughter, Renna, obtain a professionally trained service dog from 4 Paws for Ability.
Renna, who has Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, faces significant challenges with mobility, communication, and safety.
A service dog will assist with stability, wandering prevention, sensory regulation, and daily support both at home and in the community.
To help cover the $20,000 cost of the service dog, Renna's Corner has partnered with Funds20rgs to host a Drive-Thru Shoe Drop-Off Event on Sunday, November 23, from 12 pm to 3 pm at the Alburtis Pool, located at 220 West 2nd Street in Alburtis, PA.
Community members are invited to donate gently used or new shoes of any size or style.
How does it work?
Donors can simply pull up, pop their trunk, and volunteers will collect the shoes directly from their vehicle.
Through Funds2Orgs, Renna's family will earn money based on the total weight of the shoes collected.
Donated shoes are then redistributed to micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries, helping families build sustainable income.
The fundraiser supports both Renna and global small-business communities.
"Renna is non-speaking and needs full support in almost every area of daily life, but she is incredibly social and lights up every room," said Brenda Marra, Renna's mom. "A service dog will bring her more safety, independence, and comfort. We are so grateful for everyone who has offered to help."
EVENT DETAILS
Drive-Thru Shoe Drop-Off for Renna
Sunday, November 23, 12 PM - 3 PM
Alburtis Pool - 220 W 2nd St, Alburtis, PA
Bluey will be making an appearance at the event from 12:30 to 1:15.
How to Support
• Donate gently used or new shoes
• Host a mini shoe collection (25 pairs makes a big impact)
• Share Renna's story and fundraising link
• Follow Renna's journey on Instagram @rennascorner
• Donate at: https://tinyurl.com/yt2jdr4j
If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Brenda Marra
Renna's Corner
215-272-5773
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