Little League pitcher Mo'ne Davis has launched a shoe line to help underprivileged girls. (Photo: Google Images)
Little League pitcher Mo'ne Davis has launched a shoe line to help underprivileged girls. (Photo: Google Images)
Little League pitcher Mo’ne Davis has launched a shoe line to help underprivileged girls.
(Photo: Google Images)

Layla A. Jones of Philly.com is reporting that star Little League pitcher Mo’ne Davis has partnered with M4D3 (Make A Difference Everyday), to create an entire collection of sneakers, some of which feature the Taney Dragons blue-and-burgundy color scheme, for children and women. Proceeds from the sale of Mo’ne’s sneakers will go to benefit Plan International USA’s Because I am a Girl initiative, which seeks to aid girls living in poverty in developing countries. Jones reports:
“Designing shoes with M4D3 is exciting and I wanted to support Because I am a Girl to help girls and give them a chance at a better future.”

The one of a kind shoes will cost $75 and are scheduled for release in June.

Read more at Philly.com.

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