Every day, children are prevented from attending school and adults are unable to work. Walking becomes unbearable. A new pair of shoes provides relief in many developing nations around the globe. Last summer, Mizzou Athletics has had the honor of distributing shoes to those in need with Soles4Souls.

Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 30 million pairs of shoes in 130 countries. The vision for Soles4Souls is to disrupt the cycle of poverty.

Mizzou was represented by 10 student-athletes and a pair of staff members in Haiti last week, serving the local communities through shoe distributions and community visits. Along with two guides, Mizzou student-athletes and staff again demonstrated what it is to be model citizens and proud representatives of Missouri's flagship institution. Representing Mizzou in Haiti were Emmie Hahn (Track and Field), Alyssa Munlyn (Volleyball), Kelsey Dossey (Soccer), Michaelee Turner (Gymnastics), Britney Ward (Gymnastics), Iliana Jones (Swimming), Alexa Beckwith (Diving), Chase Brennan(Wrestling), Phyllip Deloach (Wrestling) and Cameron Valdiviez (Wrestling). 

Relive their experiences in the video below: