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A Day Without Shoes, April 8, 2010

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Through everyday encounters with domestic poverty, we are reminded to appreciate having food and shelter, but most of us all but forget about our feet. Food, shelter, AND shoes facilitate life’s fundamentals. Imagine a life without shoes; constantly aware of the ground in front of you, suffering regular cuts and scrapes, tending to infection after each walk, and enduring not only terrain, but heat and cold.

The problem is large, but the solution is simple. Wearing shoes and practicing basic hygiene can prevent both infection and disease due to unsafe roads and contaminated soil. By imagining a life barefoot, we can all contribute to the awareness of these conditions. On April 8th, communities, campuses, organizations, and individuals are banding together to walk barefoot for One Day Without Shoes.

Take a walk with us on April 8th, 2010.

One Day Without Shoes is the day we spread awareness about the impact a simple pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. On April 8th, we ask people to go the day, part of the day or even just a few minutes, barefoot, to experience a life without shoes first-hand, and inspire others at the same time.

Such a basic necessity that we take for grated. As one who gravitates to shoes when shopping I think next time I will pause and think. So tomorrow I'll kick off my shoes for a while and pray for those who have no shoes. Anyone else going barefoot?

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Re: A Day Without Shoes, April 8, 2010

I'd actually like to while in work, but the jerks in here would frown upon it. I'm not really a shoe person, I mean I like them, but I'm not a fanatic about them.

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Re: A Day Without Shoes, April 8, 2010

I kick mine off under my desk often when I'm not barfooted I wear sandles (the toes need to breath).

My shoes are off (at work) - I even took off the toe ring. I posted this on my facebook Big Grin

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