The owners of Addie's Studio One On One, 4440 Ingraham Street, are hoping to help get cancer victims back on their feet this holiday season. For the first time, Addie Merrill and her husband Tyler, co owners of the studio, will be collecting new or used shoes during November and December to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Every year the Merrill family looks for a way to help folks in need during the holidays. This year's shoe drive to benefit cancer victims has a personal connection with the owners.

"I have a client who I've been working with who has a bout of skin cancer," Tyler Merrill said. "It's made this more of a touching experience for myself."

Addie's Studio is a specialized one-on-one training center that focuses on helping people with injuries. It caters to folks who are looking for a physical trainer to provide individualized workouts and fitness help.

"Our niche is people who wouldn't go into a regular health club because it's large and overwhelming," Tyler said.

For each pair of shoes donated by their customers or members of the community, Addie and Tyler plan to purchase a pair of socks to donate. There's been a strong response — about 30 pairs of shoes have already been donated in just the first week."

"It's been great so far," Tyler said. "We almost have a full-sized can filled up, and it's only been out this week."

Addie's Studio One On One will be accepting donations until Dec. 20. Then the owners will deliver the shoes, along with the new socks, to the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop off Midway Drive. While the donated shoes can be new or used, they should preferably be athletic style or walking shoes.

For more information call (858) 483-2711.