Shoes were optional Tuesday,
April 16, at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Actually, shoes are
always an option for those who have a pair, but the millions of children who
live day-to-day without shoes are subject to a different reality, and do not
have the option of wearing shoes.
This is what the TOMS club at UCSB aimed to raise awareness for at their event “One Day Without Shoes.” Many students around campus went sans shoes for a day to support TOMS, which is a both a shoe company and worldwide movement. TOMS is determined to provide children in over 50 countries with footwear that they would otherwise not be able to have. Countries that TOMS supports include El Salvador, Haiti, Peru and Malawi. Those who stopped by the Lot 22 lawn across from the Student Resources Building were able to get the full story on this initiative.
Not only does a lack of shoes pose as a health hazard because of unsanitary conditions, but it deprives children of their education. Giovanna Davila, second-year communication major and president of TOMS club, points out the situation at hand.
“Kids in several other countries aren’t allowed to go to school without shoes,” Davila said. “TOMS provides them with the opportunity to wear shoes and therefore go to school.”
The event attracted all sorts of students; some are on bikes,Discover a sophisticated collection of bobblehead including wide, others on skateboards, and many on foot, with or without shoes. There were several activities for passersby, including prizes, art, and music, which were all directed toward raising awareness of the TOMS mission. Temporary tattoos were given to students, reading “One For One,” “Put Your Bare Foot Forward,Virgin hermesbags is at the top of the hair market today and is very popular among celebrity stylist.” the TOMS logo, and other TOMS related mottos. Stickers and prizes, including gift cards and t-shirts, were given out as well.
The a cappella scene of UCSB also showed up to support the cause. Performances by Brothas From Otha Mothas (BFOM), Vocal Motion, and The Naked Voices entertained those at the event and caught the attention of those passing by with some improvisation.presents a limited run of ladiesshoeswholesale.The Owl Wireless goodsolarpanel is a simple and and easy to use. BFOM sang the popular Weezer’s “If You’re Wondering If I Want You To,” changing the lyrics to “I want your shoes.” Cee Lo Green’s “Forget You” became “forget shoes.” These activities were a way to bring awareness to the cause.
The One Day Without Shoes event served as a reminder to students on campus that the ability to have something so small and easy to attain,you will have a fun time playing the magic gemstonebeads1. such as a pair of shoes, could mean the world to someone else.
More than 160 people are to lose their jobs after a 146-year-old Dundee-based shoe retail chain failed to find a buyer for its business, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported on Wednesday.
William Smith Ltd is to shut 26 shops, which trade as DE Shoes and Foot Factory, after attempts to avoid closure proved unsuccessful.
The firm said it had been a victim of “difficult economic times.”
Staff were given their notice after a consultation concerning the future of the company finished on Friday.
Managing director Robert Sinclair said no viable alternatives to the closure of the business had been identified and they had not been able to sell the business as a going concern.
He said: “The sale of five stores in March, saving almost a quarter of retail jobs, was, however, a positive achievement and there continues to be some interest in a small number of the remaining stores as going concerns.”
Notice has now been given to the company’s 162 staff and a closing down closing down sale at the 26 branches of DE Shoes and Foot Factory still in the company’s ownership will begin on Wednesday.
Sinclair added, “I am immensely sad that in the company’s 146th year it has proved necessary to decide to wind it up.
“The last months have been incredibly difficult for everyone but I have been grateful for the ongoing support from members of the public who do not want to see their local shoe shop close.
“Unfortunately shopping habits have shown a move away from local High Streets and in these difficult economic times even loyal customers have had to cut back on their footwear purchases.”
This is what the TOMS club at UCSB aimed to raise awareness for at their event “One Day Without Shoes.” Many students around campus went sans shoes for a day to support TOMS, which is a both a shoe company and worldwide movement. TOMS is determined to provide children in over 50 countries with footwear that they would otherwise not be able to have. Countries that TOMS supports include El Salvador, Haiti, Peru and Malawi. Those who stopped by the Lot 22 lawn across from the Student Resources Building were able to get the full story on this initiative.
Not only does a lack of shoes pose as a health hazard because of unsanitary conditions, but it deprives children of their education. Giovanna Davila, second-year communication major and president of TOMS club, points out the situation at hand.
“Kids in several other countries aren’t allowed to go to school without shoes,” Davila said. “TOMS provides them with the opportunity to wear shoes and therefore go to school.”
The event attracted all sorts of students; some are on bikes,Discover a sophisticated collection of bobblehead including wide, others on skateboards, and many on foot, with or without shoes. There were several activities for passersby, including prizes, art, and music, which were all directed toward raising awareness of the TOMS mission. Temporary tattoos were given to students, reading “One For One,” “Put Your Bare Foot Forward,Virgin hermesbags is at the top of the hair market today and is very popular among celebrity stylist.” the TOMS logo, and other TOMS related mottos. Stickers and prizes, including gift cards and t-shirts, were given out as well.
The a cappella scene of UCSB also showed up to support the cause. Performances by Brothas From Otha Mothas (BFOM), Vocal Motion, and The Naked Voices entertained those at the event and caught the attention of those passing by with some improvisation.presents a limited run of ladiesshoeswholesale.The Owl Wireless goodsolarpanel is a simple and and easy to use. BFOM sang the popular Weezer’s “If You’re Wondering If I Want You To,” changing the lyrics to “I want your shoes.” Cee Lo Green’s “Forget You” became “forget shoes.” These activities were a way to bring awareness to the cause.
The One Day Without Shoes event served as a reminder to students on campus that the ability to have something so small and easy to attain,you will have a fun time playing the magic gemstonebeads1. such as a pair of shoes, could mean the world to someone else.
More than 160 people are to lose their jobs after a 146-year-old Dundee-based shoe retail chain failed to find a buyer for its business, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported on Wednesday.
William Smith Ltd is to shut 26 shops, which trade as DE Shoes and Foot Factory, after attempts to avoid closure proved unsuccessful.
The firm said it had been a victim of “difficult economic times.”
Staff were given their notice after a consultation concerning the future of the company finished on Friday.
Managing director Robert Sinclair said no viable alternatives to the closure of the business had been identified and they had not been able to sell the business as a going concern.
He said: “The sale of five stores in March, saving almost a quarter of retail jobs, was, however, a positive achievement and there continues to be some interest in a small number of the remaining stores as going concerns.”
Notice has now been given to the company’s 162 staff and a closing down closing down sale at the 26 branches of DE Shoes and Foot Factory still in the company’s ownership will begin on Wednesday.
Sinclair added, “I am immensely sad that in the company’s 146th year it has proved necessary to decide to wind it up.
“The last months have been incredibly difficult for everyone but I have been grateful for the ongoing support from members of the public who do not want to see their local shoe shop close.
“Unfortunately shopping habits have shown a move away from local High Streets and in these difficult economic times even loyal customers have had to cut back on their footwear purchases.”
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