The Shoe Fairy began back in 2002. The inspiration for "The Shoe Fairy" came from a little boy in my daughters 1st grade class. He wore these shoes to school on a cold snowy February morning. He was in the classroom at the first recess and did not want to go outside. After learning that his family was not able to buy him new shoes until late spring or early summer, my daughter and I bought out a new pair of shoes for him.

My daughter did not want him to know that we bought them for him. So, since she had just had a visit from "The Tooth Fairy" she suggested that I tell him that we got them from "The Shoe Fairy". So, we took the new shoes to school and quickly found the boy. We and told him that the new shoes were from the Shoe Fairy, and if they fit him he could have them. He was beyond excited. The little boy tried them on... and they fit! He was so happy! We noticed a small tear in his eye as he asked... "can I really have them?" We we so happy to tell him that they were all his! We then explained that the Shoe Fairy knows when a child needs new shoes, and is simply there to help. I then asked him if I could have his old shoes. When he asked why, I told him that I'd give them to the Shoe Fairy and she would make them like new for another boy. He was amazed and felt happy to be able to give up his shoes for another child in need.

This was the day The Shoe Fairy was born! And all of the support we can get is appreciated and valued. If you would like to donate to this simple but yet profound cause, please let us know... and THANK YOU for your support!!