Over 2,500 bare their soles for charity
walk
By Sharon See | Posted: 05
June 2010 1935 hrs
SINGAPORE : More than 2,500 people went barefoot and
walked five kilometres at the East Coast Park for a good cause on
Saturday.
It is to remember people from other parts of the world who are so
poor they cannot afford shoes.
Flagging them off was former cabinet minister and chairman of
Temasek Holdings, S Dhanabalan.
The organiser of Habitat-Barclays Bare Your Sole 2010 said the
charity walk is a symbolic act to remember people in Third World
countries who carry on their daily activities without proper
footwear.
Without shoes, they are exposed to the danger of being cut by
broken glass and discarded sharp objects.
Hopefully, those who bared their soles will also be more aware of
the areas where they can help the poor. - CNA/ms