Happy National Go Barefoot Day! On June 1, today gives us an opportunity to kick off your shoes and run barefoot through the cool grass (or sand)!
More importantly, it is a day to help support a charity that provides millions of underprivileged children all around the world with shoes
Donating gently used shoes does several things. First, and most importantly, it puts usable footwear on those who need it most.
In many countries, shoes are hard to come by, especially good shoes that protect feet from rocks and harsh elements.
Even if they have access to a pair of shoes, they may be handed down, worn or ill-fitting. And, they may only be able to wear them on special occasions.
Second, donating your shoes keeps them out of the landfill. And we all know the landfills have enough items filling them up at the moment.
Divert those still usable, clean and good shoes to someone who will wear them to school and work. They will help the owners of those feet get an education and make a living. It’s amazing what a difference a pair of shoes can make.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Now is a good time to clean out your closets and donate a pair or two of gently used shoes to a charitable organization in your area.
You can also see the following for information by visiting the website below:
Use #GoBarefootDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
After the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami disaster, Soles4Souls created National Go Barefoot Day to support those affected by the event.
Fortunately donations have continued to come in. Since 2005, over 40.5 million pairs of shoes have been donated worldwide!
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