I wrote this next article for the school newspaper and thought it should be blogged about. Its a story about a compassionate high school student who is very dedicated to his way of giving back.
I feel in love with this story and so here it is:
No Shoes!
Myspace has been known for having a bad reputation until the website got a second chance that changed the way you look at shoes.
Randy Atkinson and his friends, Howie, Bryce and Curtis, came across a Myspace group that called for a need. The group, “A Year Without Shoes” gives awareness of people that do not have any shoes. Randy Atkinson, including his friends, pledged to go barefoot everywhere they go. When curious people began to question the reason behind their bare footedness, he explained that it is for the awareness of the shoe-less children and adults, which led to collecting shoes from anyone who would like to donate.
Randy explains, “I am involved with it because my friends started it and because we really want to help people with making a difference.”
ABC 7 became involved with their story and made Randy Atkinson a ‘Cool Kid’. Their qualifications state that they have to be kids involved with an outreach program that makes their community better. They also get awarded with one thousand dollars from the ‘Cool Kids’ program that works with Channel 7.
Randy continues to go beyond the expected collecting shoes which will soon to be shipped to places all over the world. One of the drop-off spots is the South Hills Christian Church where you could donate your shoes. He also shares that, “I think the best part of the experience would be feeling what other people have to go through.”
Memories are being made to these children and adults by a compassionate kid making a difference.
Enjoy... =)
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