Hey, our friends from TOMS are having their 3rd annual One Day Without Shoes, Thursday April 8th. One Day Without Shoes is an annual barefoot holiday to spread awareness of the fact that most children in developing countries grow up without shoes.
They invite you to pledge to join or start your own barefoot walk. It might be cold, it could be uncomfortable, and your feet will certainly get dirty, but you will help raise awareness of the impact a simple pair of shoes can bring to a child’s life (and we always have a good time too).
The facts:
· In many developing nations, children must walk for miles to school, clean water and to seek medical hel
· Cuts and sores on feet can lead to serious infection.
· Often, children cannot attend school barefoot.
· In Ethiopia, approximately one million people are suffering from podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil.
· Podoconiosis is 100% preventable with basic foot hygiene and wearing shoes.
You're also welcome to walk for 5 minutes or a 1/2 mile, anything you can accommodate. Join the effort at http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/
Global change always starts with a passionate group of locals!
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