GB Magazine December 2022 | Page 78

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SAN YSIDRO HEALTH ’ S 4TH ANNUAL EL ZAPATÓN SHOES FOR CHILDREN ’ S HEALTH FAIR

78 GBSAN . COM | DECEMBER 2022

Continued increased costs for living essentials for families with limited budgets can greatly impact children ’ s development . Children ’ s shoes are pretty far down the list when a family has to prioritize their expenses , however , a new pair of tennis shoes can bring a child so much happiness . Think of when you received your new pair and you couldn ’ t wait to play soccer , wall ball or kickball — didn ’ t you try kicking the ball harder ? Unfortunately , not all children have the same access to new shoes . In fact , children born in the 92173 ( San Ysidro ) zip code live 10 years less than children born in more affluent zip codes in San Diego County . Although a pair of new shoes may not come to mind when thinking of children ’ s health , it does help make a significant difference for families served by San Ysidro Health , especially during the holidays .