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Companies Play The Giving Game
Since launching its buy-one-give-one model in 2006, Toms Shoes has donated more than 1 million pairs to kids in need. Today, the company asks us to bare our soles to raise awareness, but its influence has spread far beyond footwear. Here, a look at companies inspired to share the wealth by donating an item for each one sold.
Solar-powered BoGo Light, $59
100,000 donated to Africa and South America since 2006
T-shirt of a literary classic, $28
70,000 actual books shipped to Africa since January 2010
Eyeglasses, $95
20,000 specs distributed in 25 countries since february 2010
Rain boots, $78
2,000 kids' pairs donated to Romania since April 2010
Soccer ball, $40
2,000 balls sent to developing countries since July 2010
