Shoes for the Souls , 2009 , is legally blind but still collects 10,000 of shoes for less fortunate . In the five years since , the Georgia teen and her father , Matt Hermes , have collected about 10,000 pairs of shoes for an Atlanta homeless shelter . McClain thought footwear would be better off donated than recycled . Shoes for the Souls began in 13 and has collected around thousands pairs . Her family says she is selfless and very rarely dwells on her handicap .
Shoes for the Souls , 2009 , is legally blind but still collects 10,000 of shoes for less fortunate . McClain thought footwear would be better off donated than recycled . Shoes for the Souls began in 13 and has collected around thousands pairs . Her family says she is selfless and very rarely dwells on her handicap .