In addition to my role as coordinator of Amnesty International, I moonlight as a campus representative for TOMS Shoes at Berkeley.What is TOMS Shoes, you ask? Started by American traveler and humanitarian extraordinaire Blake Mycoskie in 2006, TOMS Shoes gives a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair purchased, "One for One". So far, the One for One movement has given over 140,000 pairs of shoes to children worldwide, and plans to distribute over 300,000 pairs this year alone!
For all you fashionistas out there, TOMS Shoes gives an added perk. In addition to challenging and expanding traditional notions of consumerism, the company is also making waves in the fashion community. TOMS and its founder have been featured in countless fashion publications, including Vogue, Elle, Nylon, Teen Vogue, C, In Style, Seventeen, and more. Styles feature bold prints, classic colors, artist collaborations, and vegan materials, all at an affordable price.
If you're interested in being a part of this fantastic movement, check out TOMS Campus Club at Berkeley on Facebook and Twitter. We're planning lots of exciting activities and events for this year! And, who knows? There might be a 10% discount in it for you...
