I have always believed that when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade.  On my recent trip to Argentina, there was a lovely chandelier hanging in our rental.  In an unfortunate accident the chandelier was broken and became quite an eyesore.  Additionally, the landlord let us know that we would have to pay for [...]

Lucky day number 7 of the TOMS Top Ten Top 10 lists delivers the best Shoe Drop moments of 2009. From happy kids, to happy volunteers, hand placing a matched pair of TOMS on a child’s foot is a very special experience and our friends and photographers have captured some really amazing moments.
On a side [...]

Argentina is where it all began. You’ve seen the YouTube videos, the documentary, and countless photos. We LOVE Argentina.
The majority of our volunteer Shoe Drops have taken place there and I was fortunate to have been a part of one in March, 2008 with an amazing group of people. I called them our Guinea Pigs [...]

A funny thing about TOMS is how much polo has influenced the company. It’s funny because polo is seemingly everything that TOMS is not. In most people’s mind, polo is an exclusive sport limited to country clubs and people with summer homes in the Hamptons. That’s exactly what I thought when a friend invited me [...]

The Friends of TOMS team at TOMS headquarters had a blast with our 50+ Shoe Drop Volunteers for the annual Shoe Drop Reunion. What a great weekend with so many wonderful people!
The opening night started the weekend off with a bang. We screen printed custom Shoe Drop t-shirts with maps of Shoe Drop locations, parachutes, [...]

Leah and Travis, two TOMS employees, are spending this week in Argentina on their first Shoe Drop. A quick note from Leah,

“There was a big storm that last night, we enjoyed an amazing lightening show like only the southern hemisphere could perform. It was amazing.
Another photo from the Shoe Drop yesterday here. We’ve had to [...]

Two months ago AT&T approached us wanting to feature TOMS in an ad campaign. We could not have been more excited and grateful, but to find out weeks later that the ad would premiere as part of the Masters telecast was truly an honor.
Golf has always held a very special place in my life. At [...]

We now have our full schedule in place for the 2009 Shoe Drop Tours in Argentina. We’d love to have you join us for a week long tour to experience giving first hand with other volunteers! If you are passionate about change, seeking an adventure, or after a new experience, apply today a FriendsofTOMS.org.
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I just returned from one month in South America where I completed my 9th shoe drop and took some time off for much needed R and R. During my time off, I enjoyed the silence and beauty of the Patagonia region, visited Iguazu Falls and caught the biggest fish of my life on a 5 [...]

In Misiones, Argentina with Maggie, Alejo, co-workers, and friends. January 2009.