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LESSONS LEARNED LEAD STUDENTS TO TAKE ACTION (cont'd)

In the Dominican Republic, a woman who walked barefoot for several miles to reach the clinic where the McKenna sisters were working ended up in need of medical attention for her raw and wounded feet. Upon returning to their home in Pompano, Fla., the McKenna sisters brainstormed with their mother to find a solution. The result is a non-profit organization called Share One Pair formed to collect quality used footwear for distribution in countries where a good pair of shoes is a luxury.

The response to their solution has surprised them, as well.

Their one-bedroom apartment near campus soon was overflowing with several thousand pair of shoes. The goal now is to raise $6,000 to pay for the 20-foot shipping container needed to get the shoes to Haiti, and to make the shipments on a regular basis. УGetting worms through the feet is a problem in Haiti that can be easily addressed by having adequate footwear,ТТ Molly McKenna said. УA good pair of shoes can help kids remain in school instead of being home sick and can keep fathers at work, helping them to feed their families. A pair of shoes taken for granted in our closet can be a true blessing to another family.ТТ

To donate money toward shipping costs, contact Share One Pair at 850-321-9620. Shoes may be dropped off at the College of Medicine or Garnet and Gold stores in Tallahassee.


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