"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Canada – February 18, 2014 -- It takes a special group of people to donate time, services and money for the health of feet. The North American School of Podology (NASP) is one such special group that went beyond the call of duty to make a difference to the feet of almost 900 people living on the island of St. Kitts. January 21 to 24, 2014, along with its graduating Class of 2014, NASP offered a unique FREE four day foot care clinic to help Kittitians with skin and nail related foot problems, who were either Diabetic or in need of foot care.
Under the leadership of Dr. Katharin von Gavel – PhD; BSc Pod; DNM; DCh; and Founder of the North American School of Podology (NASP) – a dynamic group of 60 dedicated doctors, nurses, aestheticians, pedicurists and support staff took their wealth of foot care expertise to St. Kitts and provided foot care services. Thirty-two members in attendance were graduating students from NASP completing their residency program for the prestigious Degree; Bachelor of Science in Podology (BSc Pod). The organization has returned to the island four times in the last 8 years.
This diverse group of dedicated professionals travelled from across North America volunteering their time and effort conducting free pedicure services and overseeing the program. Local volunteers headed up by Mr. Chris English (past President of Rotary Club of Liamuiga) included Rotarians, Lions and Leos. Each and every member played an instrumental role in making the event a huge success.
The graduating students once again attracted long line ups offering foot care for Diabetics and a host of other foot-related skin and nail conditions, including but not limited to extreme rough and dry skin, painful cracked heels, severely thickened toenails. Part of the service included education on home care and proper footwear.
This determined group of students worked hard and committed two years to complete this comprehensive program. It was in fact these dedicated professionals who made this philanthropic event such a success, plus our team of trained professionals who volunteered many hours towards the event, as well as our valued sponsors and businesses who generously donated time and/or products.
To quote a comment from one of the NASP graduates of 2014: “It was an experience I will never forget, very emotional…. I'm in for next year.”
Two enthusiastic students Bonnie Ward and Barbara Hodder initiated a shoe drive for those needing corrective or supportive footwear on the island: A special thanks to Orthaheel, Madis Imports, Monashee Wellness Centre & Shoe Emporium, Bonnie's Skincare & Esthetics and the community of Salmon Arm BC.
Sponsors: Footlogix, National Shoe, Micrylium, SuperMax Health Care, Sunlinc, St. Kitts Bottling Company, Master Beauty Instruments, Warners, Fernanda’s Beauty Supply.
Volunteers: A special thanks to the Rotary Club of Liamuiga, St. Kitts Lions and Leos.
Thank you to our generous donors and sponsors!
“’Educate. Differentiate. Elevate.’ optimally communicates the features and benefits of taking the NASP courses to our prospective students. In essence, NASP has elevated the basic pedicure to the art and science of Pedi-CARE,” founder, Dr. von Gavel.
“Our mission is to change the quality and safety of pedicures…one foot at a time. And if we can help those in need of serious foot care that REALLY works, then we have taken the most gratifying steps, not only leading to our future success but also while contributing to the health of those with the greatest of needs,” concluded Dr. von Gavel.
For further information on this or any other upcoming NASP initiatives, or to set up a personal interview with Dr. Katharin von Gavel, Founder, North American School of Podology, please contact:
Vicki Malo
President
North American School of Podology
T: 416-742-4319 X 223
TF: 855-622-6277
E: NASP@kvggroup.com
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