Equipment
Oaklyn Cougars Youth Football
Purchased helmets and funded player registration fees for young athletes in the Oaklyn Cougars organization — a team close to Dan's heart.
Dan's Gentle Soles
In memory of Daniel J. Hogan — spreading joy through the gift of sneakers, one pair at a time.
Our Mission
Dan's Gentle Soles was founded in memory of Daniel J. Hogan — honoring his kind spirit, his love for sneakers, and his gentle soul. We provide new sneakers, sports equipment, and essential gear to young athletes, children, and families in need.
From helping kids who lost everything in natural disasters to funding helmets and registration fees for youth football players, everything we do is done with Dan in mind. We come together in his memory to spread joy — one pair at a time.
The Collection
A look at some of the sneakers that have found new homes through Dan's Gentle Soles.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High - donated collection
Air Jordan 1 Retro High - donated collection
Nike Dunk Low - ready for distribution
Nike Dunk Low - ready for distribution
New Balance 550 - back-to-school pickup
New Balance 550 - back-to-school pickup
Adidas Forum Low - community drive haul
Adidas Forum Low - community drive haul
Jordan 4 Retro - Dan's personal favorite
Jordan 4 Retro - Dan's personal favorite
Nike Air Force 1 - classic comfort
Nike Air Force 1 - classic comfort
Photos coming soon — check back for updates to the collection.
Recent Contributions
Here's how we've been giving back to our community.
Sneakers
Mississippi Tornado Relief
Donated Nike sneakers to ten members of a high school girls track team in Rolling Fork, MS after devastating tornadoes hit their community.
Sneakers
Colorado Fire Relief
Sent Nikes to young siblings who lost their home and all belongings in the Colorado fires. Tears of happiness when they opened their new sneakers.
Sneakers
Young Athlete's First Basketball Team
Provided new Nikes to a seven-year-old boy from Texas joining his first basketball team — arriving just in time to give him the confidence boost he needed.
Upcoming Events
Join us at an upcoming event and be part of the mission.
14
JUN
2026
Annual Sneaker Drive
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Audubon, NJ
Drop off gently used or new sneakers for kids in need. All sizes welcome!
20
JUL
2026
DGS Summer Fundraiser
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM TBA
Join us for an evening of food, drinks, music, and community. All proceeds support our fall sneaker and equipment distributions.
23
AUG
2026
Back-to-School Giveaway
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM TBA
Free sneakers for students heading back to school. Nominations accepted in advance.
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