Teen collects shoes for poor in Dominican Republic
BY RODOLFO R. ROMANrroman@MiamiHerald.comA Bal Harbour teenager who led a shoe drive for needy children in the Dominican Republic over-achieved his goal: With the help of family members and local leaders, Bennett Blachar collected thousands of pairs of shoes. ”We collected much more than I ever hoped for,” said Bennett, 17. “This could not have…