By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 4/8/2010 2:37 AM
Last Modified: 4/8/2010 6:47 AM
The Hanson brothers will help raise awareness about impoverished children living without a pair of shoes, and they're asking you to go barefoot.
The "One Day Without Shoes" walk begins at 6 p.m. Thursday at Ida Red Boutique, 3336 S. Peoria Ave., and is being led by the Hansons.
The national event was created by Toms Shoes, a company that donates a pair of shoes to a child in need every time you buy a pair of shoes.
" 'One Day Without Shoes' is the day we spread awareness about the impact a simple pair of shoes can have on a child's life," an event press release said.
"On April 8, we ask people to go the day, part of the day or even just a few minutes, barefoot, to experience a life without shoes first-hand and inspire others at the same time."
So kick off your shoes, relax, and help out.
For more information, visit tulsaworld.com/onedaywithoutshoes .
Hanson is an American pop rock band formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma by brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson. They are best known for the 1997 hit song "MMMBop" from their major label debut album Middle Of Nowhere, which earned three Grammy nominations. Despite the enormous commercial success of Middle Of Nowhere, the band suffered from the merger that eliminated Mercury Records and were moved to Island Def Jam Music Group, which they eventually left after conflict with the label about creative input. The band now records under its own label, 3CG Records.