“My goal was to go back to Argentina, and give them all-all the shoes-away. Not just to give them away, but to place them on each child's foot.”
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Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskie is an entrepreneur known for founding TOMS Shoes, a brand that has gained recognition for its 'One for One' business model, which donates a pair of shoes to a person in need for every pair sold. Born on August 26, 1976, Mycoskie's interest in international development led him to start TOMS after experiencing the need for footwear among children in Argentina during his travels. more
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