Think pink orthotics this October: Foot by Foot Orthotics donating to breast cancer research

By Emily Stewart

Foot by Foot Orthotics in St. Marys is giving its clients a chance to support breast cancer research with pink orthotics.

The clinic at 194 Queen St. W will be donating a portion of the sales from custom-orthotic shoes in the colour pink towards breast-cancer research organizations.

“Whether they chose to or not, it’s our donation,” said Courtney Aubin, primary practitioner. “They don’t have to pay any more for it. It’s the same amount either way.”

The donation through sale of pink orthotics has gone on for a few years and was started by one of Aubin’s co-workers.

“Everyone has had family members that have gone through it, including my co-worker; it was her mom. I had my aunt go through breast cancer,” she said. “I had lots of patients that have gone through it or are survivors of breast cancer, which is awesome, and we’re a company of women and we feel strongly about empowering women so that’s our goal.”

Many of Aubin’s clients have picked the pink this October. However, she hasn’t seen much reception since posting about it on the St. Marys Life Facebook group and would like to see more interest.

“The people I have seen or have booked, a lot of people have chosen the pink,” she said. “But other than that, it hasn’t been all that great in terms of people reaching out about it.”

For more information, either call 519-900-7080 or send an email to courtney@footbyfoot.ca.