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One Day Without Shoes: April 16, 2009
Today has been promoted as "One Day Without Shoes" by TOMS, a shoe company that believes in a one-for-one philosophy. For every pair of TOMS shoes that is purchased, one is sent to a child in need. Now, on this blog, I've been an advocate for wearing shoes...not going barefoot. But this is a fantastic cause and worthy of your attention. Supporting this company and this cause will allow thousands of children to be able to protect their feet with shoes.These are the facts:
- 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.
To learn more about this fantastic company and their efforts visit their website.
Foot & Ankle Institute of Texas
Foot & Ankle Institute of Texas offers sports podiatry, diabetic foot care, and treatment and surgery of all foot and ankle problems to residents of Houston Texas and surrounding areas. We have eight offices conveniently located in Bellaire, Katy, Memorial City, Tanglewood, and West Houston.
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