Monday, January 3, 2011

TOMS. One for One.


TOMS. One for one.

We really had the need to share this amazing movement with you.

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.

To learn more about TOMS, please visit: http://www.tomsshoes.com/

Also, spread the word and tell your friends and family about TOMS, and help raise awareness by participating in 'One Day Without Shoes':
http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/splash.php


Love,

Abbey & Chloe


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is proabably the most inspiring story I have ever heard. It makes me want to go out and do something for people in need. <3

Untouchable Forever,
Charlotte

Sandy a la Mode said...

those red flats are soo pretty!!! i got a pair of grey wedges for xmas, i can't wait until it's warmer to wear them! and of course it's really got a great cause!!!