INDIANAPOLIS – Foot health is often a major issue for people experiencing extreme poverty and homelessness here in Indiana and around the world. The Forté Orthopedic Research Institute welcomes news media to the Hearts 2 Soles event, presented in partnership with the Indianapolis Colts and Wheeler Mission, to raise awareness about the importance of proper foot health as an essential part of everyday life.
WHO: Forté Orthopedic Research Institute, in partnership with the Indianapolis Colts and Wheeler Mission
WHAT: Hearts 2 Soles is an event providing free foot exams, shoes and socks to those in need in our community. In addition to the generous support provided by the Indianapolis Colts and Wheeler Mission, Hearts 2 Soles is made possible by donations of 300 pairs of shoes provided by Red Wing Shoes and Changing Footprints, 300 pairs of socks supplied by JD Sports and 300 toiletry kits prepared by Meijer.
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 3
• 5:30 p.m. – Arrival
• 5:35 p.m. – Interview opportunities with Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics’ fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialists, Drs. David Porter, Jonathan Smerek and Andrew Wohler, as well as Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs
• 6:15 p.m. – B-roll opportunities available during the foot clinic
Please Note: We kindly ask media to refrain from showing the faces of those taking part in the Hearts 2 Soles event. Subjects should be blurred or filmed in a way as to protect identity.
WHERE: Wheeler Mission, Shelter for Men
520 E. Market St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
