Mission Action Challenge Distributes Shoes to Area Children

On Monday, March 25 at 9 a.m., brand name athletic shoes will be distributed to kids at West End Elementary School in Easley. This year, approximately 460 area children will have received shoes courtesy of the Mission Action Challenge (M.A.C.) Ride and Run, Easley First Baptist Church, 5 Point Church and Fleet Feet Sports in Greenville. In total, more than 1,500 pairs of shoes have been distributed since the event’s inception.
Held in August of 2012 in downtown Easley, the annual Mission Action Challenge Ride and Run raised over $17,000. A portion of the funds were donated to Hope Unlimited, a missions organization committed to the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of Brazil’s street children.
The Mission Action Challenge originated in 2008 when a group of cyclists raised over $5,000 for Hope Unlimited. The event was so-named in honor of Mac Lawton, a community leader, founder of the 567 Club for Boys, and recipient of the Order of the Silver Crescent, South Carolina’s highest honor for outstanding achievements and community contributions. Mr. Lawton lost his battle with prostate cancer in January of this year.
The 2013 Mission Action Challenge is scheduled for Saturday August 24 and will once again include cycling events and a popular 5K Run through downtown Easley. For sponsorship information please call (864) 859-4052. Anyone interested in knowing more about the event may visit rideformac.com.