UDress sets event to promote 'One Day Without Shoes'

10:36 a.m., April 15, 2013--The University of Delaware’s UDress Magazine has announced an event to promote TOMS and “One Day Without Shoes” from noon-3 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, on the North Green and at Clothes in the Past Lane on Main Street.

The event will focus on raising awareness about the millions of children who do not have access to shoes, resulting not only in exposure to disease but also the inability to attend school.

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“This event is to help promote One Day Without Shoes, which TOMS puts on every year to raise awareness of the fact that millions of people do not have access to shoes and of their mission, ‘one-for-one’,” says Laura Massey, director of philanthropy for UDress. “When you purchase a pair of shoes, they provide shoes to children who cannot afford them. So through this event, we are hoping to bring people together in a fun and engaging way."

Attendees are encouraged to go barefoot at the event to help spread awareness. Clothes in the Past Lane will be offering 15 percent off all TOMS, will provide extra white TOMS to customize, have the artistic team create designs and allow the chance to “style your sole.”

There will be musical performances, activities, food and freebies including tote bags. TOMS T-shirts, Chipotle gift cards and $50 TOMS gift cards will be available. 

UDress Magazine

UDress Magazine is a student-run fashion publication founded in 2005 at the University of Delaware. With more than 100 members coming from over 24 different majors UDress provides a unique "real world" opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in the creation of a genuine fashion magazine. UDress Magazine publishes one issue per semester and has a website where the readers can always go to for up to date information on college, life and fashion.