SHREVEPORT, La. — Smiles on Wheels gave away 50 pairs of tennis shoes to local students Friday during its “Laced With Love” event at the Rare Breed Motorcycle Club on Emory Street.

The giveaway began at noon and provided each registered child with a new pair of shoes, along with community fellowship and support. To participate, students were required to attend with a parent and provide their school, age and shoe size.

Organizer Michael Evans, who owns a mobile dental lab specializing in implants, said the goal was to help students start the school year with confidence. Evans has previously organized community events, including a Juneteenth celebration and a June 19 registration event at Loud Family Dentistry that featured free food and family activities.

The group sought donations of al

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