The International Kids Alliance Network (IKAN) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, whose goal is to promote literacy in children.

One of our goals is to collect 50 pairs of shoes from highly successful people. A traveling exhibit of the shoes will visit elementary schools throughout the state of Michigan. Children will have the opportunity to read, learn and “Walk a Mile in Your Shoes”. After the exhibit, we will host a private “IKAN Walk” benefit auction with all of the proceeds going towards the purchase and distribution of literacy backpacks for at-risk preschoolers.

Old shoes from successful people will inspire children and help raise funds to improve literacy!

We have already received autographed shoes from John Travolta, Captain Eugene Cernan, John Gray, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mario Andretti!

We need your help to make this shoe exhibit a success for the children. We would love to have more shoes from highly successful people who are positive role models for children. Please mail autographed shoes, a personal photo and words of inspiration to:

International Kids Alliance Network
IKAN WALK
2648 Lapeer Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

For more information, please call
Amanda Schneider, Executive Director, at (248) 475-4688.