The relief efforts continue to pour in after the devastation following Hurricane Katrina. Now, just as they did with the Tsunami victims, "Million Pair March" launches a campaign to help Katrina victims across the country with people in multiple locations collecting shoes.

The "Million Pair March" mirrors the same concept behind the recent Tsunami footwear drive earlier in 2005 that obtained over 150,000 pairs which was headed up by a long term footwear executive, Wayne Elsey.

"The world is responding and making donations. The consolidation facilities in Nashville are opening on Monday and already have received donations by mail. We are prepared for the crowd that we will have and potentially will have people directing traffic, if needed," says Elsey.

To date, major footwear companies have pledged new footwear and hosiery for the cause. Birkenstock USA has forwarded over 7,000 pairs of new socks for the cause. The pledges currently exceed 300,000 pairs and is growing.

"It is an awesome display of compassion, we have been contacted by schools, individuals and major companies wanting to serve the cause," says Joyell Dalton, manager of the "Million Pair March."