What a Lucky Soul

A couple of months ago, I headed to my second gym, the L.A. Athletic Club, for a meeting with one of the trainers there. I expected to be introduced to the weight and cardio equipment, pick up my complimentary gym bag, and call it a day. Instead, I met Vinnie, a trainer at LAAC and the founder of Lucky Soul Clothing.

He first noticed my bright yellow LIVESTRONG shirt, and innocently asked, "Are you a fan?"

"Oh, I'm more than a fan," I replied. And then we started talking. And didn't stop talking for an hour and a half.

It just so happens that the inspiration behind Vinnie's clothing line, Lucky Soul, is all about people beating the odds. Coming from a tough neighborhood and succeeding, sticking with a dream despite the challenges that come with it, and above all, achieving your goal against all odds.

As you might guess, my story and Vinnie's clothing line are sort of a match made in heaven.

For the last several weeks, Vinnie has been working on a special Lucky Soul "WunderGlo" shirt. It's Duke Blue (of course) and looks pretty similar to the shirt I'm wearing in this picture. Whenever you buy one of these WunderGlo shirts, a portion of the proceeds will go to one of three selected charities. Pretty cool, right? You can guess who is in charge of selecting these charities. :) 

Partnering with Lucky Soul is an exciting development to say the least. These super cool, super soft shirts are sweet, and Vinnie's commitment to philanthropy and sharing inspirational stories with the world -- instead of just selling shirts to make money -- is truly unique and admirable.

Lucky Soul is more than just a clothing line. I'm honored to be a part of it, and I'll let you know when those WunderGlo shirts are ready.