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Follow on Google News | Barefoot Boy Now Inspires Hope And Gives Shoes To Millions Of Needy Children WorldwideThis dramatic story is told in an acclaimed new book, “Sole Purpose”. It chronicles how one gift not only transformed a life, but has resulted in major shoe distributions in Africa, Asia, South America, Haiti, and to children in the US
By: Emmanuel "Manny" Ohonme This dramatic story is told in an acclaimed new book, “Sole Purpose” (LifeBridge Books. ISBN-978-0-9824145- also has resulted in major shoe distributions in Africa, Asia, South America, Haiti, and to underprivileged children in the Unites States. Governors such as Mitch Daniels of Indiana have conducted state business in their bare feet to bring attention to the cause. Major media networks feature NCAA basketball coaches who are guiding their teams barefoot to help raise awareness. The NBA Detroit Pistons recently teamed with the organization for a shoe distribution— washing the feet of the needy children to whom shoes are given. Says Ernie Johnson, host of NBA on TNT, “This book is an unforgettable journey of obedience that is changing millions of lives.” In the words of the author, “I wrote Sole Purpose to show what can happen when people are willing to humble themselves as servant so that others might know the opportunity of a better life.” — To schedule Manny Ohonme for interviews, contact media coordinator Davida Serrani, 704-746-4460. # # # Samaritan’s Feet is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives though Shoes of Hope distributions around the world. 300 million people wake up each morning without a pair of shoes to protect their feet from injury and disease. The goal of Samaritan’s Feet is to provide shoes to 10 million of these individuals in the next 10 years by teaching them a biblical story of faith, hope, and love, demonstrating those truths in touching them by washing their feet, and treating them to a new pair of shoes and socks. End
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