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Event Manager Kate Grzeca writes about the importance of foot care:<\/em><\/p>\n

As an avid hiker, one of the things I always keep in mind is the importance of foot care. When you\u2019re on your feet a lot, things can go wrong very quickly, and the smallest problem can bring down the toughest people.\u00a0 Incorrectly fitting shoes and wet or hole-ridden socks are the usual suspects, but there is a lot that can affect the health of your feet.<\/p>\n

I often think of this in relation to the podiatry services PHC helps provide, imagining what it would be like if I had to keep walking despite the pain, how I might feel if I didn\u2019t have access to a shower, clean socks, or my favorite pair of slippers. Unfortunately, these are daily challenges for people without a home.<\/p>\n

At every PCH Event, many of the participants who come to the Podiatry area have been without care for a long time, their condition often worse than it needs to be.\u00a0 Common problems include fungus, blisters (which can become infected), calluses, and general foot pain. A man at one of our recent events, for example, told us how difficult it had been to walk because of a fungal issue that had been affecting his toenails.<\/p>\n

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One of the simplest fixes PHC can offer (outside of professional foot care), is to ensure all our participants have access to clean, high-quality socks and shoes.\u00a0 While the participants we see on a daily basis have a myriad of needs, the number of people who simply want a clean, dry pair of socks is extraordinary. Without this resource, the likelihood of foot care issues increase.<\/p>\n

While we have been lucky enough to receive significant donations from Salvation Army and our amazing PHC volunteers, we are always in need of more.\u00a0 A donation<\/a> as little as $1.50 will purchase a new pair of sturdy socks, but the impact it can have on someone\u2019s health is astronomical.<\/p>\n

Another way to help is to donate your time at our events. If you or someone you know is a podiatrist, please contact us<\/a>. We are always in need additional podiatrists to treat those who need care and would love to be able to serve even more participants and ultimately prevent conditions before they begin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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