TOMS Shoes: One Day Without Shoes

A week ago I was given the opportunity to do this activity of TOMS where people are encouraged to be in the shoes of those street children, in this case "no shoes at all".

I have always admired businesses that incorporate their objective of mere selling in giving a whole lot meaning to social awareness and charity.

Reunited and it feels so good!

With these two of the coolest bloggers:

Megann Monday and Angel Rodriguez

Not really proud of my feet but hey, at least I get to have a glimpse of how our street children feel.

There were also free water-based tattoos that has empowering statements such as this one. Too bad there were no more left when I was about to get one for myself.

You may also write statements on your own...

... and have them displayed here!

The main event is that we have to go a bit around the mall to have more people be aware of the cause and the advocacy.

I am very impressed that a lot of people are very much willing to participate despite the heat of the ground and just the general summer heat that we get to experience.

No fret though, they have provided recyclable and mother earth friendly seats for us to sit on after the walk and to further enjoy the afternoon with some awesome music that their bands provided for us.

Tops to TOMS!

For more details follow them on:

@TOMS

Photos by: Vergil Lloyd Chua

Venue: Alabang Town Center

Complex Lifestyle Store: Corruption Launch

Excited to see what's new? Well will not keep you from the excitement, catch this: 

Yep! The event was flowing with virgins! lol!

Oh and there were pizzas from Yellowcab as well.

Catch Gaviola giving a thumbs up for the new collection.

I'd give one too!

By the way, this is an event at the south so it was really cool and unexpected to see him here!

Angel and Catch.

Ms. Katrina, the owner of the store

and Dani. (please correct me guys immediately if I spelled your names wrong).

Jacob Benedicto and Raiza Poquiz.

My thanks to Angel for inviting me in this really cool event!

Sadly I needed to go immediately because it was my friend, Jay's birthday that day.

DJ Damnp spinning!

If I'm not mistaken the kid on the left is Ms. Sarah Meier's daughter.

To all swag guys out there who dig shoes you'd better check this collection out! 

and for more updates please follow them:

www.twitter.com/complexstore

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Venue: Alabang Town Center

Photos by: Vergil Lloyd Chua

SCHOOLS RUN FOR SCHOOL ROOMS

Athletes in Action - Philippines, in collaboration with University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) member universities and colleges, gears up for Schools Run for School Rooms happening on July 7, 2012 at the Bonifacio Global City.


This event will benefit northeastern Mindanao students who were worst-hit by Typhoon Sendong in 2011 which consists mostly from Iligan City as the proceeds will be used to rehabilitate classrooms that will help aid to their educational needs.


The event is open for runners who are willing to avail slots from different leagues of 3K (350php), 5K (450php) and 10K (550php) fun runs, assembly of the participants will be at 4 a.m. as the gun start is at 5 a.m. to date, 13 Universities have signified their interest to join the advocacy run and these include: UP Diliman (UP), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), De La Salle University (DLSU), University of Sto. Tomas (UST), Far Eastern University (FEU), University of the East (UE), Jose Rizal University (JRU), National University (NU), San Beda College (SBC), San Sebastian College - Recoletos (SSCR), AMA University, University of Makati (UMAK), also groups from government agencies, private corporations, churches, running enthusiasts and hopefully YOU!


SRSR is co-presented by leading sportswear brand, FILA. Partnered with the GMA Kapuso Foundation and iCare Foundation. Sponsored by Sony, Gardenia, Cherifer, Oracare, Pocari, Treelizer and Air Conserve. Media partners include GMA Network, Bussiness World, and Philippine Daily Inquirer.


Tickets are available at SM Tickets and SM Cinemas.
https://www.smtickets.com/event/view/776

Here are pictures from the bloggers meet:

Let me show you first their signature shoes.

The very sumptuous food that Bizu has catered for the event.

This last picture is my favorite!

With Paul the PR Guy.

This is the first time Jacky Moraleda and I get to meet and I must say we get along pretty well! :)

Rovie Divinagracia, Kat Valdez, Angel Rodriguez and Jacky Moraleda.

Ana Gonzales, Paul Chuapoco and Sarah Tirona.

Jonver David and his blogger friends.

These guys are the ones responsible for the products of Fila.

President of Fila and Mr. Tim Yap who hosted the event.

I love these shoes that Mr. Tim Yap is wearing, I get to have a quick snap shot.

Officials of AIA - Philippines.

Last shot with the bloggers!

I will be definitely supporting this event and I hope you guys will be able to support it too. It would mean so much to the world if we, the ones fortunate enough to have good education to share our blessings to our brothers in sisters in Mindanao, besides it will also be a good outlet for us to stay healthy.

I really hope I'd see you guys there!

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Photos by: Vergil Lloyd Chua

Venue: Fila Sports Center, 3rd Floor, Robinsons Galleria

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