TOMS Shoes Founder Named Commencement Speaker

By Matt Sutherland, Contributing Writer

November 12, 2009

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Seniors trying to put their best foot forward after graduation may get help from a commendable source. The May 2010 Commencement will feature Blake Mycoskie, the founder of the charitable company TOMS Shoes, as the speaker during Senior Convocation. TOMS Shoes has gained popularity through its charitable idea “One For One,” which donates a pair of specialized TOMS shoes to impoverished children around the world for every pair sold. Senior class president Alex Jerasa explained... Read more »

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