Pamela Townend, The 10,000 Toes Campaign Co-ordinator, now affectionately known as “Mrs. Toes”, delivered a message of health, healing, and hope.
The event took place at a community camp in Western Australia and involved children, teens, and adults. There were hands-on activities for the children, like star jumps and ball-throwing challenges, where she introduced the topic of healthy living and diabetes awareness.
For the adults, she presented “Recharge & Refresh: The Power of Sleep” – a health talk explaining how quality sleep supports both physical and mental health, and how poor sleep can raise the risk of diseases like diabetes and other diseases.
The Power of a Story
One story in particular captured everyone’s hearts. Pamela shared how a man in Papua New Guinea, blinded by cataracts, had never seen his granddaughter. Thanks to a partnership between The 10,000 Toes Campaign, Adventist World Radio, and volunteer eye surgeon Dr Jacob, he received surgery and saw her face for the first time. (Watch the video below.)
Children were deeply moved. Many came back to learn more, and one young girl summed it up perfectly:
“I can’t remember your name, but I think of you as Mrs. Toes.”
A sweet, powerful reminder that children are listening—and they care.
Much-needed funds were raised for our ongoing health work across the South Pacific through the sale of our colourful socks and flip-flops.
From interactive games to touching stories and simple health tips, both young and old were engaged and inspired.
