One Day Without ShoesApril 8, 2010All day

Gustavus along with other campuses, businesses, communities and individuals from around the world are invited to be a part of One Day Without Shoes!

One Day Without Shoes, on April 8, 2010, is an effort to bring attention to the impact a simple pair of shoes can bring to a child's life. We ask people to go the day, part of the day, or even just a few minutes, barefoot, to experience a life without shoes first-hand, and to help spread awareness.

FACTS:

- In some developing nations, children must walk for miles to school, clean water and to seek medical help.
- Cuts and sores on feet can lead to serious infection.
- Often, children cannot attend school barefoot.
- In Ethiopia, approximately one million people are suffering from Podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil.
- Podoconiosis is 100% preventable with basic foot hygiene and wearing shoes.

REGISTER WITH GUSTAVUS at
http://my.toms.com/node/356

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE at
http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/wall.php

For more information, please visit tomsshoes.com or onedaywithoutshoes.com!

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT, GO BAREFOOT!
We go barefoot so they don't have to.

Also, be sure to stop by the Style Your Sole Party on April 7th in the Courtyard Cafe starting at 7:00pm. There will be live music by Nate Crary, more information about TOMS Shoes and One Day Without Shoes.