Wednesday, April 15, 2009

April 16th: One Day Without Shoes



Their movement is simple yet so important. It's called One for One. You buy a pair of TOMS shoes and they give a pair of shoes to a child in need.

 They are doing something really cool tomorrow. They are encouraging everyone to go a day without shoes. 

You can check out the details at www.TOMSshoes.com/OneDay. Here are some ways to join the movement and spread awareness:

On April 16th, go barefoot on the way to the water cooler, walking to the mailbox, in an afternoon meeting or on your lunch break; go barefoot for the entire day or long enough to raise awareness.

Attend a shoeless event in your area. Check this page (www.TOMSshoes.com/OneDay) for updates on times and specific locations.

Share One Day Without Shoes with all your friends on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Myspace by updating your status, writing a note, or posting a bulletin.

Blog about One Day Without Shoes on April 16th.

Buy TOMS Shoes and join our One for One movement! For every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for One. Purchase yours today!

Share the TOMS mission, and how our One for One movement is changing the lives of children in need.

And speaking of those needs, check out these facts and just some of the reasons why what TOMS shoes is doing is so important:

Fact #1: In some developing nations, children must walk for miles to food, clean water and to seek medical help.

Fact #2: Cuts and sores on feet can lead to serious infection.

Fact #3: Often, children cannot attend school barefoot.

Fact #4: In Ethiopia, approximately one million people are suffering from Podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil.

Fact #5: Podoconiosis is 100% preventable by wearing shoes.

Check out this video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUSTOe-fiyI&feature=player_embedded

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