Virginia Tech’s Sophie Swanson talks with Julia as she paints a custom shoe during Monday’s “Shoes 4 Hope” event. Photos by Jon FlemingChase (right) and Virginia Tech’s Neoklis Avdalas work together to paint a of shoes during Carilion Clinic’s “Shoes 4 Hope” event. Participants paint custom shoes for VT coaches and staff to be worn during upcoming games in January. Photos by Jon FlemingJoshua Williams (center left) and Jase Davis (left) prepare and hand out paint for children and Virginia Tech athletes to color custom shoes for Carilion Clinic’s “Shoes 4 Hope” event. Photos by Jon FlemingVirginia Tech head coach Mike Young welcomes children and families participat-ing in Carilion Children’s Shoes 4 Hope event on Monday at the Hahn Hurst Bas-ketball Practice Center on Monday morning. Shoes 4 Hope raises awareness for pediatric cancer as part of the NCAA’s ongoing “Coaches vs. Cancer” initiative. Photos by Jon Fleming
