One Month from Today

One April 8th I will be participating in a day without shoes. The whole day, wherever I go, I’ll be without shoes. The idea behind it is to see what people in other countries go through each day simply because they don’t have the money to buy shoes. People will be gathering together on this day to do a barefoot walk and I will be participating in the walk at KSU.

This day is sponsored by TOMS shoes. If you’re not familiar with the company, for every shoe you buy from them, they give one to a child in need. The day is meant to bring awareness to what a day is like for these kids. So join me on April 8th! Even if you don’t own a pair of TOMS, perhaps the day will inspire you to buy a pair, or you may inspire someone else to. For more information on the walk, check out http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/. Come out and have fun with your friends and make some new ones while promoting a good cause.

Facts:

1. In some developing nations, children must walk for miles to school, clean water and to seek medical help.
2. Cuts and sores on feet can lead to serious infection.
3. Often, children cannot attend school barefoot.
4. In Ethiopia, approximately one million people are suffering from Podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil.
5. Podoconiosis is 100% preventable with basic foot hygiene and wearing shoes.

Learn more about their mission and giving at www.TOMS.com.