Dear Friends & Family,

In 2006 an 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.

Most children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Walking is often the primary mode of transportation. Children can walk for miles to get food, water, shelter and medical help. Whether at play, doing chores or just getting around, these children are at risk. Wearing shoes prevents feet from getting cuts and sores on unsafe roads and from contaminated soil. The leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of amputation.

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. There is one simple solution...SHOES. Let’s take a step towards a better TOMorrow. Please take a moment to watch the video. Thank you for your generosity and support. Donations are 100% tax-deductible.

If you have any questions about TOMS Shoes do not hesitate to contact me.
All my best,
Ginger Brewton