Podiatrists Kick Off Diabetes Awareness Month with Holiday Sock Drive for the Needy

The California Podiatric Medical Association’s (CPMA) Holiday Sock Drive aims to put NEW socks on the feet of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and/or in need.

Socks are the #1 clothing item requested by homeless shelters for those experiencing homelessness, and they are the least donated. Clean, dry socks play an essential role in helping protect feet from getting cold and wet, developing blisters, and developing fungal growth or bacterial infections, which can lead to far worse medical consequences. One of the main reasons someone experiencing homelessness goes to the emergency room is because of a foot ailment, and one of the best, simplest, and most cost-effective ways to prevent these expensive ER visits is to wear clean, dry socks daily. This is especially true for those with Diabetes.

Diabetes is a systemic disease whose many adverse effects include nerve damage and restricted blood flow, especially in the outer extremities like feet, making them susceptible to loss of feeling and, therefore, more prone to injury and wounds that take significantly longer to heal, if at all. Simple things like daily foot inspections, clean, dry socks, properly fitting shoes, and seeing a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (aka podiatrist) for annual foot exams can go a long way in helping to prevent the loss of mobility, amputations, or premature death.'

Your contribution is invaluable. Below is a directory of CPMA members' offices where NEW socks can be donated for the homeless and those in need. The offices are listed under CPMA's local chapters to make it easier to locate a donation location. 

California Podiatric Medical Association – Doctors Dedicated to Keeping Californians on Their FEET: Healthy, Active and Productive!

CPMA's Holiday Sock Drive Donation Locations Directory

Check back regularly as new locations are being added daily!

Alameda/Contra Costa Podiatric Medical Association

Bay Area Foot Care
Tony Poggio, DPM 
2059 Clinton Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2568

Bay Area Foot Care
Tony Poggio, DPM
400 Evelyn Ave.
Albany 94706
(510) 526-4112

Bay Area Foot Care
Judianne Walker, DPM
5924 Stoneridge Dr
Pleasanton, CA 93422
(800) 871-8606

Bay Area Foot Care
Judianne Walker, DPM
1320 El Capitan Dr Suite 450
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 830-2929

Bay Area Podiatry Group
Renee Woo, DPM
13690 E. 14th St., Ste 220
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 614-5633

Doug Taylor, DPM
1855 San Miguel Dr., Suite 30
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 945-7796

Doug Taylor, DPM
13847 E. 14th St., Suite 110A
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 351-4331
 

Central Coast Podiatric Medical Society

Pacific Foot & Ankle Care
Heather R. McGuire, DPM
1014 Via Sorrento
Newbury Park, CA  91320
(805) 648-201

Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Association

Ara O. Kelekian, DPM
515 W Beverly Blvd Ste 201
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 346-0996

   

Orange County Podiatric Medical Association
OC Podiatry
Ebonie Vincent-Sleet, DPM
1040 Elm Avenue, Ste. 300
Long Beach, CA 90813
(949) 651-1202

Michael Stastny, DPM
3180 E. Colima Rd, Suite A
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
626-961-1882

Tustin Podiatry Clinic
Charles Baik, DPM
17400 Irvine Blvd. Ste H
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 832-7212

Sacramento Valley Podiatric Medical Society

Northern California Orthopedic Associates
Phong Le, DPM
7807 Laguna Blvd Ste 480
Elk Grove, CA 95757

(916) 512-6262

San Diego Podiatric Medical Association

San Diego Podiatry Group
Brittney Rice, DPM
2650 Camino Del Rio N Ste 101
San Diego, CA 92108

Santa Clara Valley Podiatric Medical Association
Bay Area Foot Care
Misha Tavaf, DPM
10353 Torre Ave #C
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 358-6234

Bay Area Foot Care
Misha Tavaf, DPM
400 Carlton Ave Ste 200
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 358-6234

Southern California HMO Podiatric Medical Society
Kaiser Permanente
Suzette Lee, DPM
12001 W. Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(323) 857-4034

S. CA Podiatric Medical Students' Assn/WesternU

Jeslyn Dela Vega, President Elect
795 E. 2nd St., #7
Pomona 91766