Providence Day School will once again host the 3rd Annual
Barefoot Classic Basketball Showcase on Friday, December 12, continuing its longstanding
partnership with Charlotte-based nonprofit Samaritan’s Feet International.
The event will feature two exciting matchups:
6:30 p.m. — Providence Day vs. South Caldwell (Varsity Girls)
8:00 p.m. — Providence Day vs. Carmel Christian (Varsity Boys)
Admission is $10, and all proceeds will go directly to Samaritan’s Feet to help provide new
shoes and messages of hope to children and families in need both locally and around the world.
Attendees are also encouraged to bring new or gently used athletic shoes to donate at the
tournament.
“When Manny approached us two years ago about teaming up for the Inaugural Barefoot
Classic, it was a no brainer! Providence Day Basketball has had a 15-year relationship with
Samaritans Feet, and we are elated to bolster the Samaritans Feet footprint and mission in the
Charlotte basketball community. These four teams, comprised of Championship men and
women on and off the court, could not be more excited to serve and assist Samaritans Feet in
continuing to put shoes on the feet of children locally and around the globe. The proceeds from
this event will enable Samaritans Feet to broaden their impact as they recently eclipsed 10
million shoes donated worldwide. ”
The Barefoot Classic continues to unite the Charlotte basketball community around service and
compassion, creating opportunities for student-athletes to make a tangible difference through
sport.
About Samaritan’s Feet International
Samaritan’s Feet is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian aid organization that serves and inspires hope in
people by providing shoes as the foundation to a spiritual and healthy life resulting in the
advancement of education and economic opportunities. In 2023, Samaritan’s Feet will celebrate
its 20th anniversary as an organization and served its 10 millionth person. Since its founding by
Manny and Tracie Ohonme in 2003, Samaritan’s Feet and its partners have served more than
11.6 million people in 113 nations and more than 625 U.S. cities. For more information about
Samaritan’s Feet International, visit SamaritansFeet.org.
