Footsteps

So I have had this account for some time now and I really haven't had anything that I have REALLY wanted to blog about, nothing that I wanted you all to know. If you know somewhat about me, you might know about my passion for non-profits (or companies thats sole purpose is to help others) and what they stand for. I am REALLY into TOMS Shoes, and guess what?!?! They have an event coming up! I am thrilled to the max that I can help out such great organizations by doing something so simple. You can also participate, it would actually be great if you did. TOMS got this crazy idea by asking people throughout the country to go barefoot this Thursday, 4/08/10, if you can't do all day (for some weird reason), try it out for 10 minutes at least. What's the reason for this? To simply raise awareness about people who aren't as fortunate as us, people (yes, even little children!) who have to do their daily deeds barefoot. Remember, they are even as fortunate to have cars, so they must walk everywhere, through mud, rocks, banks. Here are just a FEW examples of what those people go through by something we take for granted, or don't nearly appreciate as much as we should.

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

I hope you can go barefoot for one day and raise awareness. Maybe someone will ask you why you are doing what you're doing, there is a perfect opportunity to educate them, then perhaps they will join. Join me and go barefoot on April 8th, 2010.