In some countries there are children who do not own a pair of shoes. They walk for miles barefoot to get water and food. TOMS Shoes is an organization doing what they can to make a difference for these kids. For every pair of shoes we buy, they donate a pair to a child in need.
The TOMS Shoes website explains why they started giving shoes:
•A leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted diseases, which can penetrate the skin through bare feet. Wearing shoes can help prevent these diseases, and the long-term physical and cognitive harm they cause.
•Wearing shoes also prevents feet from getting cuts and sores. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected.
•Many times children can’t attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don’t have shoes, they don’t go to school. If they don’t receive an education, they don’t have the opportunity to realize their potential.
On April 5th, TOMS is doing their yearly event called “One Day Without Shoes“. Can you imagine not owning a pair of shoes at all? Can you imagine not wearing shoes for even just one day? Think about the impact you could have if you chose not to wear shoes on the 5th. Walking into work without shoes would make quite a statement, wouldn’t it? There would be so many opportunities to share what you are doing and would hopefully lead to even more action.
I encourage you to check out TOMS Shoes. It’s not just a good cause either, the shoes are cute and basically like wearing slippers they’re so comfortable. Consider not wearing shoes on April 5th…one day to make a difference.
I’ve wanted to get a pair of TOMS shoes since I really respect them for giving back. Great to support a company like this & you get a cute pair of shoes for a good cause! Thanks for reminding me!