January, 2009

Time Magazine for Kids highlights Coach Hunter's barefoot coaching event.

Ron Hunter exhorted his team. He stomped. He even got a technical foul for stepping too far onto the court while disputing an official's call.

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels holds a press conference in his bare feet.

Indianapolis-based Langham Logistics Inc. is providing free storage for shoes donated to the non-profit Samaritans Feet. The organization distributes shoes around the world. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis men's basketball Head Coach Ron Hunter has been trying to raise awareness for the organization.

"Coaches lose shoes for a good cause"

1,000 people in Indianapolis will be given new shoes and socks as part of the National Day of Service on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 19th.

"SEVERAL HOOPS COACHES TO GO BAREFOOT FOR CHARITY"

SDSU Head Coach Scott Nagy and his basketball team have already collected 400 pairs of shoes for Samaritan's Feet.