Tomorrow I will be taking part in something extraordinary. I am posting this up here, well, because internet is the best way to spread the word.
Tomorrow, April 8, 2010, over 80,000+ across the globe will take their shoes off to promote awareness for the children who do not currently have shoes. These children cannot do simple tasks that we take for granted. While you sit in your college classroom, there are kids in the world who are wish they could be where you are. While you walk to a class, complaining about the professor or the paper you had to do the night before, there are kids wishing they could be where you are. You can walk around the streets without any worry. These kids have to watch their step. You don't have to fear for your health if your shoe breaks, you just buy some new ones. These kids don't have a choice but to wear the same ratty, probably doesn't fit them anymore, broken, disguisting shoes everyday.
What you take for granted, these kids bust their asses to get.
I'm not asking you to walk 7 miles barefoot, hell, I'm not even asking you to walk barefoot. But while you are sitting in class, or at home, or even at work (if you are at a desk job), just slip your shoes off. Sit for 5 minutes, 10, 30, one minute without shoes. Give the kids who don't have a voice, kids who can't say "hey! I need shoes! I want shoes!" Give them a voice. Let the world know that you care at least a little bit. A little caring goes a long way.
One Day Without Shoes - Do it.
I understand if this doesn't get credit, I'm not looking for credit, I'm looking to spread the word for those who can't. Even if you don't feel like doing this, at least look into it. Look into the company, Tom Shoes. Look into helping a community. Like I said earlier, a little caring does really go a long way.
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