On Friday 6 September, Lepra Ambassador and Pavers’ Chair, Stuart Paver joined fellow colleague Steve Ovenden and Lepra’s Matt Lovelock in ‘The 100 Shoe Walk’ a challenge event, walking three miles barefoot around the York Bar Walls.
Spreading awareness of leprosy and lymphatic filariasis along the way, the trio’s aim was to raise enough money to help fund the purchase of 100 pairs of protective shoes.
The team were lucky with the weather on the day. Cheered on by passersby, they strode along stony paths, stopping to cool their sore feet in the River Ouse.
The trio have nearly doubled their original fundraising target!
There is still time to donate.
“Please help us to continue the important work of raising awareness of neglected tropical diseases and to raise vital funds for protective footwear which can dramatically improve people’s health and wellbeing.”
Stuart Paver, Lepra Ambassador
