TOMS + Bridge2Rwanda pair up
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 12:21
In March 2010, TOMS traveled to Rwanda for a unique Shoe Drop, in partnership with Kris Allen, last year's American Idol winner, and Little Rock, AR-based organization Bridge2Rwanda. Although this was TOMS first Shoe Drop in Rwanda, we have been giving shoes there with another giving partner, World Vision. During the trip, in the northwest region called Shyira Diocese, we distributed 1,000 pairs of shoes to beautiful children. Kris sang and played guitar with the kids, inspiring them to laugh, smile, and dance. Candice, TOMS "Shoe Glue", recalls one boy who felt like he could finally dance like Michael Jackson... because he had shoes to do so! You can read more about Candice's perspective on an earlier blog post.
Here's a short video from the recent Rwanda Shoe Drop:
Here's a short video from the recent Rwanda Shoe Drop:
Another 32,000 pairs are on their way and will be distributed by Bridge2Rwanda volunteers and local Rwandan organizations to kids in these same communities. Our newest TOMS Family member, Doug Piwinski, was lucky enough to spend his first days working for TOMS on this Shoe Drop, and he clearly had an emotional initiation, "What I realized while in Rwanda is that all of the beautiful and amazing people I met there were connected by something bigger than any one person – the One for One movement. That's such a powerful feeling, and I can’t wait to do more."
hi!!!
TOMS means GOD's gift to the people!!! stay the same!!! love you all!!! god bless you all the time..;)))♥♥♥
Great
This is amazing! I was just thinking how I will be buying some TOMS for the child we are adopting from Rwanda!!! I love TOMS!
God bless all your souls
The children who received the shoes must be feeling very thankful for what you've given them!!!!!!!! I hope to be part of this soon and that would be to start saving to buy a pair of toms :)
tanx TOM!!!
TANX TOM UR DOING A SUCHA GREAT JOB BY GIVING SHOES TO PEOPLE IN NEED SPECIALLY KIDS..GOD BLESS U ALWAYS TO U N UR TEAM THAT MAKE THIS POSIBLE. I WILL BE PURCHASIN MORE SHOES FOR THIS TO HAPPEN...
Incredible
Incredible
maybe you could give them
maybe you could give them some colorful shoes too
yes but for kids like them
yes but for kids like them who have to work, more colorful shoes would get dirty and it would attract too much a ttention
Awesome!
TOMS, you guys are awesome! I had an amazing opportunity to travel to Rwanda last year and it changed my life. When I heard that you had done a shoe drop there I was so happy. I watched the video last night and I realized that you did the shoe drop at a school that I visited while I was in Rwanda. It was so awesome to see those smiling faces again! Thank you so much for all that you guys do! I know that those kids will never forget what you have done for them!
This is amazing! TOMS...you
This is amazing!
TOMS...you are awesome.
Never stop doing what your doing!!
Powerful.
That video was a very moving display of generosity in the One For One movement. I am glad to be a part of this movement and will continue to support it.
I own a few pairs of TOMS, and, even though I have never been on a shoe drop, I know that five kids have a pair of shoes because I am able to be a part of something like this.
Glory be to God and God alone though...He has put eternity in the hearts of man and we love and care for others because He first loved and cared for us.
I will continue to love and support this movement/ministry because who they are and what they stand for: loving and caring for others.
Rhwanda
What a beautiful piece. Thanks so much for the beautiful work you all do...it is all very, very special.
I went to Rwanda last summer.
I went to Rwanda last summer. Nothing brings more joy to me....or sadness...than seeing these beautiful faces getting new shoes from the beautiful feet who bring good news (Isaiah 52:7). I wish I could have been there but am happy to say, one of those pairs of shoes comes from my latest TOMS purchase which brings me joy.
Video on Rwanda shoe drop
Matt 25:40b Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me. (NASB)
Our prayer is that you prosper and multiply in all you do.
rwanda shoe drop
What a blessing! Those children are beautiful and you can tell how happy there toms made them, God Bless all of them and the volunteers!
How do I sign up??
WOW! Absolutely tear jerking! And so inspiring! I am so thankful for all of you at TOMS. Making the world just alittle bit better one step at a time. It just goes to show you don't have to do much to bring a smile to someone's heart. These are SHOES that are making these children's lives better. It is simply amazing!! Now I want to know HOW I SIGN UP!!! Keep rockin it!!! WE LOVE TOMS!!
WOW !!! That Makes me SMILE
WOW !!! That Makes me SMILE ! Thanks for Sharing.
Hey Toms...thank you for
Hey Toms...thank you for sending us the video with Kris Allen and the Rwanda shoe drop...we enjoyed it immensely...it was awesome that you shared it with us.
Rwanda
What an amazing, inspiring and beautiful difference that TOMS is making. Thank you for sharing this video, so that we are able to see all of the awesome changes that are happening in the world because of TOMS.
Wow
Be still my heart - this is amazing. Thank you so much for all you do.
God bless you!
this is the 2nd shoe drop video i've seen, and every time it brings tears to my eyes. I love your shoes, not only because of the amazing one for one campaign, but also because they are so simple and beautiful and comfortable! I promise to be a loyal customer, always. and God bless you and may your endeavours be blessed with continuous confirmations!
Rwanda video
Beautiful, I love the fact it was just music and images, so powerful. Thanks for sharing!
smiling and eyes squirting!
no matter how many times i watch a tom's shoe drop video, it makes me smile so big and my eyes start squirting!!! i feel such heartfelt gratitude that the team at tom's makes such an effort at improving our world - one for one. thank you! leesa
Rwanda Shoe Drop
Absolutely beautiful...
praise God. awesome.
praise God. awesome.
Thank You
I just want to say that your idea of giving back is so wonderful. So much negative and hatred of people who are not as fortunate is going on in our world right now that it is always good to hear and see people doing posititve things for the less fortunate. Even though I cannot wear Tom's shoes (my foot is too wide), I appreciate the good you are doing and commend you for it....
Dang it! Now I'm
Dang it! Now I'm crying.
Amazing!