Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian and writer, teams up www.50KShoes.com to raise funds for Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, and their ongoing relief efforts to the victims of the devastated country of Haiti. The charity has pledged 1.3 million of shoes, of which 120,000 pairs already sent, to be distributed to Haitians during a sustained giving plan in coordination with other agencies.
Usually known for her sharp, edgy humor and style, Wanda's plea for the people of Haiti is sensitive and poignant. As little as five dollars will provide two people with a pair of shoes," states Wanda Sykes" She adds "Let's all come together and do what we can for the people of Haiti."
"We are so grateful to all of our partners, from individuals to talented and extremely busy celebrities like Wanda Sykes, for stepping up to help the victims of Haiti," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "These people are struggling to rebuild their lives and something as simple as the gift of shoes will help give them hope through the devastation."
Donating is easy at www.50Kshoes.com. It requires no shipping and no trips to the post office. The suggested donation is very affordable, with $5.00 buying two pairs of new shoes. With the new world of blogging, emailing, twittering, and through many other forms of social media, Wanda's video and support will help spread the charity's mission to "Change the World, One Pair at a Time." In addition, money raised thru www.50Kshoes.com will go specifically toward the Haitian relief effort. According to Soles4Souls, a pair of new shoes is absolutely necessary in order for the Haitian survivors to be effective in the rescue and rebuilding efforts amidst broken glass, twisted metal and raw sewage.
Fans can catch Wanda on her new Saturday late-night series on FOX, The Wanda Sykes Show. The high-energy one-hour show features biting commentary on topical issues and heated panel discussions with recurring personalities. The series' unique format highlights Sykes' outspoken comedic perspective on current events with segments outside of the studio. She will also be performing in Atlantic City on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa. For Wanda's FOX schedule, personal appearances and to buy one of her hilarious DVD's, please visit www.wandasykes.com. And to become a Wanda Sykes Fan, please visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheWandaSykesShow.
About Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Her smart-witted stand up has sent her career in many different areas.
Sykes recently debuted in her own late night talk show on Fox. The Wanda Sykes Show will be weekly and airs on Saturday nights. In October she was seen in her second HBO stand up special I'ma Be Me. Sykes also returns as "Barb" on the CBS comedy THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE.
Her HBO comedy special Wanda Sykes: SICK & TIRED debuted in October 2006 and was nominated for a 2007 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special. It was taped before a live audience at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, Wanda Sykes: SICK & TIRED and featured material from her recent national tour. Among the topics covered were: politics, gay marriage, karma, healthcare, racial profiling, the pressure of being a woman and the perks of getting older.
Sykes was seen in the feature films "Evan Almighty," the sequel to "Bruce Almighty," in which she co-starred with Steve Carell, the New Line feature "Monster-In-Law" starring opposite Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda, and was heard in the animated feature "Over The Hedge" for Dreamworks as well as "The Barnyard" for Paramount Pictures. She can also be seen co-starring with Luke Wilson and Uma Thurman in the romantic comedy "My Super Ex-Girlfriend." Sykes starred and produced the Comedy Central show "Wanda Does It" where she tried various non-showbiz jobs. Her first book titled Yeah, I Said It, published by Simon and Schuster, hit bookstores in September 2004. Yeah, I Said It is a hilarious collection of essays touching on life, family and current events.
