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About Thomas Aviles

"Walk a mile in our shoes." – Psalms 23 Hello, I'm Thomas Aviles, and I'm about to share with you the true story of my pursuit of happiness, the fight for my children, and my fight for my life. In 2021, I founded MaVs6 LTD Co. Back in 2020, I had a family of five and felt like I was on top of the world. But then, everything changed. My 21-year marriage ended, and I found myself homeless, battling COVID. The fight for my life had just begun. When I was released from the hospital, I thought my life was over. I was homeless, confused, and lost, with no idea where to start or what to do. Experiencing homelessness firsthand gave me a true understanding of the struggles that homeless individuals and families face. It was a humbling and eye-opening experience. I've always been the kind of person who helps others in need. But suddenly, I was in a position where I couldn’t help anyone—not even myself. I had nothing left to lose, but I still had my children to care for. I couldn't fail them. One day, I discovered Alive Shoes, a company offering a unique opportunity for aspiring designers. If selected, your designs could be sold worldwide! Though I had never designed shoes before, I’ve always had a passion for them, so I applied. Much to my surprise, Alive Shoes accepted me as a designer! I submitted my first design, and within 24 hours, I received an email telling me it had been chosen as a Staff Pick! I couldn’t believe it. I submitted a second design, and it received the same honor. However, Alive Shoes required at least seven sales of each design for it to go permanently worldwide. I sold six of my first design, but with the campaign deadline approaching, I was about to lose everything. I reached out to Alive Shoes, sharing my story and the struggles I was facing. A few days later, I received amazing news—Alive Shoes decided to make my design available worldwide, permanently! I was ecstatic. However, shortly after this good news, my living situation worsened, and my project came to a halt. I spent several months sleeping in front of a church. Eventually, I found a job with Verizon and began working my way off the streets. I walked three hours to work and back, working eight-hour shifts while carrying everything I had left in multiple backpacks. It was exhausting, and there were moments when I wanted to give up. But I kept pushing, fighting for my business and everything I loved. While working for Verizon, I used my earnings to upgrade my Alive Shoes account to Pro and continued designing. As of 2023, I’ve received 9 Staff Pick awards, and by 2024, I had earned a total of 14 awards from my publisher and distributor. I’m deeply grateful to Alive Shoes for giving me a second chance at life. That opportunity allowed me to found MaVs6 LTD Co. and create a mission to help homeless individuals get a second chance at life. Twenty percent of the profits from both Alive Shoes and MaVs6 will go to my nonprofit organization, the 2nd Chance Relief Team, which provides the support homeless people need to get back on their feet and build a brighter future. MaVs6 is currently available on six online platforms. In the future, we plan to open a storefront in Westfield Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego, CA, starting with an order of 3,400 shoes and 32 different designs. I also plan to open a boutique in my local county and am negotiating custom shoe designs for major brands like the NFL, MLB, Disney, Verizon, AT&T, and local businesses. This has become one of my greatest accomplishments—second only to being a father to my children. I’ve proven that the impossible is possible. I’m the type of person who, when knocked down, gets back up. I firmly believe that "If you don’t fight for what you love, you can’t cry for what you lose." With the blessings I’ve received, I will show the world that homeless people have stories, skills, and the ability to make the impossible possible. Don’t be so quick to judge others, because you could end up in the same position at the blink of an eye. Instead, be the person who can make a positive impact on the world. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this dream a reality—Alive Shoes, my team, and above all, God. In order to predict the future, you must create it. Our journey starts now!
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