Today is TOMS One Day Without Shoes, a day of viral support with the purpose of raising awareness for the children that go without shoes every single day. I am an avid supporter of TOMS shoes, and their "One for One" movement (with every pair of their shoes purchased, TOMS will give a new pair to a child in need), so naturally I cruised around campus all day with a breeze between my toes. Maybe the whole barefoot-on-a-bike thing made people nervous, but I consistently got the strangest looks from passersby. What's the deal SMU? Last year there were TONS of kids walking around campus, clearly supporting the TOMS movement. Not like it's been a chilly day or anything, actually it's been beautiful! Is it really too much to ask, to leave your shoes behind for a day with the hopes of gaining more supporters, and even to empathize with those who have never had a pair of shoes separating their feet from the unpaved ground? Come on people!! There's still some time left in the day, take 'em off!! Here's a little inspiration for ya:
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