Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Our First Stop Motion Video!

One Day Without Shoes from Melanie Burnell on Vimeo.



This is our first shot at stop motion! It was a great learning experience, even if it isn't perfect.

Thanks, Vannah and Toms!


From the www.Toms.com website:

WHY SHOES?

Many children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or going to school, these children are at risk:

•A leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted diseases, which can penetrate the skin through bare feet. Wearing shoes can help prevent these diseases, and the long-term physical and cognitive harm they cause.

•Wearing shoes also prevents feet from getting cuts and sores. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected.

•Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive an education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential.