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One Day Without Shoes |
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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 5th, 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. |
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It’s Hard Without Shoes |
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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. |
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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 5th, communities, campuses, organizations, and individuals are banding together to walk barefoot for One Day Without Shoes. |
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Take a walk with us on April 5th, 2011
Center for Academic Service-Learning and Civic Engagement
Student Center 139 - (251) 460-6116 |
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dmckinney@usouthal.edu or kpeterson@usouthal.edu
caslce@caslce.org |
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All participants MUST sign a liability release form |
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Facts: |
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- In some developing nations, children must walk for miles to school, clean water and to seek medical help. 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.
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Look for us on Facebook - One Day Without Shoes |
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Come by the StudentCenter lobby to sign up! |
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