One Day Without Shoes Today!

One Day Without Shoes is today! Loose those shoes, kick off those kicks, and go barefoot to raise awareness for those who go without shoes everyday. More than two billion people, that’s 40 percent of the world, walk without shoes each day. That means more than are at risk from cuts and sores that can lead to serious infections if not treated properly. Children are often not allowed to attend school without shoes, something so simple as a pair of shoes can mean the difference between a child receiving an education or not. In Ethiopia, approximately one million people are suffering from Podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podoconiosis#Causes. The reality is that Podoconiosis is 100% preventable by wearing shoes. What would you do to prevent someone from a life time of suffering?

If you are debating whether to take your shoes off for a day, for a class or even an hour, then draw strength from the alarming number of people who live without this luxury each day. Walk barefoot with pride knowing that with each step you take, you raise awareness for billions around the world, not only making their lives more comfortable, but saving them as well.

Join us and others from around the Rockville, Maryland area in walking one mile barefoot to raise awareness today at 11am outside the Old Red Brick Courthouse, 29 Courthouse Square Rockville, Maryland 20850. Bring your friends and family!

Follow us on Twitter @RockBarefoot for the latest from the walk.