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jittery joes.

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"one for one"

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This was sent to me to post on our fan site. Thanks Karen.

Dear TOMS Shoes,

I took the opportunity to write you this letter because I wanted to let you know how highly I think of your company for starting this movement to help people all over the world through the simple act of giving. I believe that the concept of One for One has helped not only the recipients of TOMS shoes in impoverished countries but has also helped spark in people a sense of charity that will pave the way for more and more support for the TOMS movement. Living in a third world country, I have grown accustomed to seeing children running around and playing in dirty water without shoes. This is a common sight here in the Philippines and despite the fact that I want to buy each of them a pair of shoes, I know that the extent of my capacity to help them is limited since I am just a student in high school.

When I first heard of your movement, I was in awe at how ingenious the concept seemed; to be able to help people of various walks of life by just buying a pair of shoes- what a wonderful notion! Any helplessness I may have felt at being so young and unable to aid those in need in countries such as Ethiopia vanished instantly. I finally felt that I could make and be a part of a greater change in the world.

This holiday season, I asked my parents to buy me a pair of TOMS shoes. Upon purchasing it, I didn’t just feel the initial satisfaction of having new shoes; more than this, I felt that in receiving a Christmas gift from my mom and dad, I also played a part in giving a child in need his/her own Christmas gift this year: a brand new pair of TOMS. I truly felt the spirit of Christmas in my heart.

Whilst in the store, my mom saw a pair of TOMS that she liked as well. I was ecstatic when they came home because I knew that not just one, but two kids would be getting a new pair of shoes. It isn’t Christmas yet but I’ve already worn my new Aira Cordones. In doing so, I’ve managed to make others aware of the TOMS movement; thus far, three people in my group of friends have bought their own pair.

I am so glad to be a part of your movement and I applaud you for your innovativeness, sense of charity, and hard work. I hope that one day, I can be a part of your TOMS Shoe Drops; for now, though, rest assured that I will continue to spread the word in the hopes of helping your company brighten the lives of others and pave the way for a better future for children all over the world.

Thank you so much for bringing hope to the lives of people. I wish you the best of luck in this wonderful journey.

Your loyal customer and dutiful fan,
Karen Capili, 17