Notre Is Giving You a Better Chance to Cop the sacai x Nike Collab

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One of 2019’s most anticipated sneaker collaborations releases tomorrow, as sacai’s double-everything Nike LDWaffle and Blazer Mids are set to finally arrive. As NOTRE is one of a select few retailers stocking the collab, the shop chose to do something a little different with the release by helping promote a good cause.

NOTRE has joined forces with one of its favorite book stores, Open Books, an organization that also promotes literacy in Chicago. Beginning today, NOTRE is hosting a two-day book drive asking customers to donate at least four books to enter the raffle for the sacai x Nike sneakers. All of the books will then be given to Open Books, as they gift more than 150,000 books each year to kids in need.

To enter the raffle for a chance to purchase the sneakers you’ll need to deliver a minimum of four books to NOTRE at 118 N. Peoria Street in Chicago today or tomorrow, May 29 and May 30. As there are four sneakers releasing in the collaboration, each book donated awards you with one raffle ticket, with a maximum of four tickets, although donating additional books is encouraged.

For more details on NOTRE’s book drive with Open Books, see the Instagram post below.

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The Nike x Sacai LDWaffle and Blazer Mids are finally here, and to release them, Notre is doing something a little bit different—we're partnering with @openbooksltd on a two-day book drive and raffle Open Books is not only one of our favorite local book stores, but an incredible organization that promotes literacy throughout the city. It describes itself as a "nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for 10s of 1000s of readers each year." With proceeds generated from sales of used books at their West Loop and Pilsen locations, Open Books delivers programming that helps children of all ages from under-resourced communities develop stronger relationships with reading. Their impact is huge—they donate over 150,000 books annually To enter the raffle, drop off four books to our 118 N. Peoria location on Wednesday 05/29 or Thursday 05/30. Each book donated gives you a raffle entry to purchase a pair—two styles plus two colors equals four books. Additional donations are welcome, but there is a maximum of four entries per person. YOU MUST BRING AT LEAST FOUR BOOKS TO ENTER. No magazines or damaged books accepted. You'll also get a card like this one that entitles you to a 20% discount on your next purchase at Open Books’ West Loop location. Winners will be contacted Friday 05/31 with pick-up instructions — #nike #sacai #notrechicago

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Words by Jonathan Sawyer
Staff Writer

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