One for One
In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by TOMS customers.
Why Shoes?
Many children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or going to school, these children are at risk:
•A leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted diseases, which can penetrate the skin through bare feet. Wearing shoes can help prevent these diseases, and the long-term physical and cognitive harm they cause.
•Wearing shoes also prevents feet from getting cuts and sores. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected.
•Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive an education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential.
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Movement Blog
Style Your Sole, Join us in Argentina |
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Fri, 08/20/2010 - 15:46 — ADMIN |
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Moving right along with the celebration of the One Millionth Pair milestone, we, along with our friends at AT&T, are offering up a spot on a very special Shoe Drop! |
Video from TOMS Giving Partner Guatemala SANA |
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Wed, 08/18/2010 - 10:37 — AmyCarolWolff |
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Last week, we received this heart-warming video from one of our giving partners, Guatemala SANA. Check it out and let us know what you think! |
Sionara, Summer |
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Tue, 08/17/2010 - 14:08 — ADMIN |
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Well, here we are, friends, at our last intern blog of the summer. Time flies when you’re having fun, eh? All good things must come to an end? Blah blah blah. |
