With summer fast approaching, what better way to appreciate the changing weather- the warmth of the sand, the coolness of the grass or, (if you prefer to remain indoors) the cushy softness of your carpet- than to discard your shoes and go barefoot?
Today kicks of National Barefoot Week which is sponsored by Soles4Souls, a charity which collects new and gently-used shoes for people in need, reaching 127 countries world-wide. Soles4Souls has collected and distributed well over 14 million pairs of shoes, that's one pair of shoes every seven seconds!
Visit CharityBuzz. They are hosting a Celebrity Shoe Auction with shoes donated by Brooke Shields, Alex Rodriguez, Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton and many more.
Clean out your closet, the trunk of your car, old storage bins and donate gently-used shoes. Find a drop off location near you here.
Make an effort to go barefoot for at least 4 consecutive hours during the week and spread the word on how you felt.
On Sunday, religious organizations are encouraged to become involved by accepting donations from members and taking barefoot walks.
Please donate and help spread the word. Here at the Hampton Inn of Dumfries, employees are pitching in to help Soles4Souls achieve their goal to collect 11 million pairs of shoes in 2011. Many people are in need and by donating you are helping to prevent the spread of disease, helping children to get an education, and saving the environment- when shoes break down in landfills, the toxic glue used leaks into the atmosphere and water supply. Help make a difference!
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