Kristen Bell is going barefoot Thursday, April 8th.

The whole idea is to bring attention to how a pair of shoes can have a huge impact on a child’s life.

The “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” star is supporting TOMS Shoes as the company produces its third annual “One Day Without Shoes” campaign that asks everyone to go barefoot April 8th.

She joins other celebs such as “Hairspray’s” Brittany Snow and YouTube sensation Mitchell Davis in the campaign.

Barefoot events are being planned around the globe spreading awareness on how important shoes are in parts of the world where children’s feet are exposed to diseases…some of them debilitating.

Soil-based parasites in developing countries attack young people as they grow up without shoes, often having to walk miles barefoot to get food, water, medical help or attend school.

“A shoe company asking people to go barefoot?” asked Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes. “I know it’s odd, but we are so excited for people to once again join us in One Day Without Shoes. We ask people to go the day, part of the day, or even just a few minutes, barefoot, to experience what millions of children endure every day.  Awareness and empathy are the catalysts of change.”

The problem is large but the solution is simple. Wearing shoes and basic hygiene can prevent both infection and disease due to unsafe roads and contaminated soil. By imagining a life barefoot, we can all contribute to the awareness of these conditions.”

For more information on how you can participate, visit OneDayWithoutShoes.com.

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