Chase's Charities: Love Thy Child

Chase's birthday wish is to simply gift back.
8/27/13 ~ 688 pairs of shoes for Union Gospel Mission
8/27/14 ~ 246 teddy bears for Spokane Fire Dept

Our back story:

When Chase's mom asked him what he wanted for his 11th birthday he asked for one thing: To help disadvantaged kids get shoes for the upcoming school year.

“I wanted to do something for everybody else and not for me,” said Chase. “I know that some of the people don't have what I have.”

Chase's mom, Michelle Sorensen, put an ad on Craigslist on August 1, 2013 explaining her son's

special birthday wish, and over the next four weeks they began to pour in. By August 27th Chase had received 688 pairs of birthday shoes.

“It was taking over my guest room!” said Michelle. The floor and bed were covered with shoes of all styles, sizes and colors. Sandals, sneakers and snow boots were all neatly lined up ready to be donated on Chase's birthday. Michelle created a public Facebook event to help create awareness for Chase's shoes and then donations began to arrive from friends and family across seven different states and two continents.

“It just exploded into this ginormous wonder of generosity,” said Michelle, who is incredibly proud of her son's giving spirit and heart for those who are less fortunate than himself. This wasn't the first time that Chase had asked his mom if he could do something to help others. When he was only eight, Chase spent the afternoon at a low income day camp Michelle's church was working with. He noticed that the kids there didn't have much to play with and when he got home he asked if he could go through his own toys to donate.

“He's teaching me right now,” said Michelle. “It's something we can talk about and learn from together.”

Chase said he was inspired to wish for shoes because he noticed that some of his classmates often came to school in the same clothes and worn out shoes.

“It's so that way they don't get picked on,” explained Chase. “So they don't feel left out and like they're not cared for.”

Michelle had arranged to drop the shoes off at the Union Gospel Mission on Chase's 11th birthday. UGM then distributed the shoes to kids in their crisis shelter and Anna Ogden Hall. They also distributed some to the Center for Women and Children in Coeur d'Alene.

“We never even thought that it would get to this level,” said Michelle. “It's a wonderful feeling.”

After being inspired by Chase's giving spirit, Other Mothers donated all the shoes they had left over following a sale they held over a weekend and Fleet Painting made a monetary donation that was used to purchase another 35 pairs shoes. 688 pairs of shoes far exceeded the original 200 pairs that Chase had originally hoped to raise for local shelters. Chase was so thankful for the generosity of his initial fundraiser that he has decided to dedicate his birthday to the charity of others for years to come. For this next year of 2014, Chase has decided to assist children caught in between traumatic situations caused by unfortunate events, where law enforcement may intervene. He is hoping to contribute teddy bears to the Spokane Police and Fire Departments for them to distribute while on calls involving frightened and confused children, in attempts to give them hope and security in a time of loss and loneliness. For more information please contact his page Chase's Charities: Love Thy Child, Chase Loney, Michelle Sorensen or Kyle Sorensen. God Bless and thank you for your continued support.

03/26/2020

Here we go again, it's been a long time coming, but I'm ready to start up again, this time, I want to go full scale, giving it everything we have got. The issue I wish to tackle isn't of unhappiness or dissatisfaction, though they are potential byproducts, what I wish to change is the child malnutrition in America, there are many ways you could help, and I know that we are currently in a time of need, and these kids have it worse then ever, so please, send any non perishables you can spare, every can or pound or even ounce helps. Join the cause that will change the world. Save a child.

Contact me, Chase Loney at (210) 844-2078
Or on my email at [email protected]
Have a good day, give to your neighbour, and help a person in need

07/18/2017

Hello everybody! I know it has been a while but I wanted to say, I have a website called www.learningaboutvets.weebly.com you should go see!

Veteran Help

06/16/2015

Safeway diapers are $4.99! An inexpensive way to donate!!

06/03/2015

A huge thank you goes out to Amanda for her donation!!!! Remember if you'd like to donate Chase is collecting diapers for children in need this year!! Thanks for everyone's continued support!

05/29/2015

$5~FRIDAY at Safeway TODAY!! If you can spare $5 PLEASE stop by Safeway and donate today! Thanks for your continued support!

05/12/2015

Don't forget! We NEED those diapers!! Who knows what it's like a be a struggling parent? We've all been there. Let's pay if forward to a mama in need this year. ~ Michelle (Chase's mama)
Collected so far:
2 packs of diapers
1 pack of wipes

05/02/2015

YAY! I got my 1st donation of diapers and wipes! Thank you Alicia!!

04/29/2015

Hey friends! It's time for a little game called did you know? Here's a fun few facts my mom and I found.

04/25/2015

ANNOUNCEMENT: It's been decided! This year we're going to help Baskets for Babies with a diaper drive!! They have supported me a TON with my last two fundraisers and so this year I wanted to give back to them. They are an amazing group that helps families with just about anything for babies and kids. They also hold a monthly baby shower for new moms providing them with baby essentials. So who wants to help me keep these tushies covered and clean!?!?! We need diapers of all sizes and wipes. If you can help please let us know. My mom and step dad will pick up anywhere in Spokane so please msg us if you have donations and thanks for supporting me and helping me help kids in my community!!! I love each and every one of ya'll!!!! - Chase

01/04/2015

Help your neighbors out today! We can all do our part to make Spokane a better place :)

12/27/2014

Here's my friend, Juliana, on KREM 2 5 o'clock news! If a 9 year old can do it you can too!
Kelli Crawford-Smith

12/26/2014

688 pairs of shoes raised for people staying at the UGM shelters and crisis centers, 201 teddy bears and stuffies raised for the fire department to hand to children in traumatic situations and 45 for parents needing a little extra help this Christmas. What shall we do next friends? Toss out some ideas because without all of YOU I couldn't have done this!! Thank you and Merry Christmas! ~ Chase

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