SMU Human Rights Students Trade Wine for TOMS Shoes
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When I received my July newsletter from Times Ten Cellars, I was intrigued by the upcoming Wine, Food, Help Buy Some TOMS Shoes! event on Wednesday, July 15. So, I had to dig deeper.
My research led me to the mother and daughter team of Jill and Lizzie Cochran, who are both students in the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Human Rights Education Program this summer. Lizzie is an SMU undergraduate, and mother Jill is a graduate student. Along with fellow student Susan Humphrey, the Cochrans have been instrumental in organizing Wednesday's fundraiser.
Student event organizer Lizzie Cochran gravitated to the project after a trip to Tanzania made her aware of the need for sturdy shoes for children to wear. Lizzie says, "On that trip two years ago, I saw there was a big issue with kids not having shoes."
As part of the curriculum in this cutting-edge learning experience, students design and implement a human rights project. The summer program ends with an international trip in early August, fulfilling the students' goal of bringing 100 pairs of TOMS shoes to children at Les Enfants de Dieu and Hope Made Real orphanages in Rwanda. Students cover their own travel costs.
According to Lizzie, when she and other students saw the list of needs from the orphanages, shoes were a high priority. Reports Lizzie, "My last trip to Africa opened my eyes to how lucky we are as Americans to have the basics in life. Despite having very little, the people are so nice. It's a completely different way of life."
TOMS is a natural choice to supply shoes for this humanitarian mission. Lizzie is one of several TOMS Campus Reps at SMU, and company founder Blake Mycoskie is a former SMU student.
Through TOMS One for One program, for every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair to a child in need. As a result, the SMU human rights students will touch the lives of the Rwandan children receiving the 100 pairs of shoes and 100 others around the world.
Times Ten Cellars in Lakewood hosts the Wine, Food, Help Buy Some TOMS Shoes! event. Adults pay $25 for a glass of the winery's best vino plus appetizers. For guests under 21, non-alcoholic beverages and food is available for $12. All proceeds go to the purchase of 100 pairs of TOMS shoes.
Stop by the event and discuss the upcoming Rwanda shoe drop with the SMU students. No reservations are required, and all ages are welcome. For those who cannot attend the fundraiser on July 15, you can donate online at www.giveforward.org/dallastorwanda.
Date: Wednesday, 07.15.09
Time: 6 - 10 p.m.
Location: Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave.
Parking: street, lot
Cost: Adults 21 and over $25 includes 1 glass wine + appetizers; under 21 $12 includes non-alcoholic beverage + appetizers
Donate: www.giveforward.org/dallastorwanda
My research led me to the mother and daughter team of Jill and Lizzie Cochran, who are both students in the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Human Rights Education Program this summer. Lizzie is an SMU undergraduate, and mother Jill is a graduate student. Along with fellow student Susan Humphrey, the Cochrans have been instrumental in organizing Wednesday's fundraiser.
Student event organizer Lizzie Cochran gravitated to the project after a trip to Tanzania made her aware of the need for sturdy shoes for children to wear. Lizzie says, "On that trip two years ago, I saw there was a big issue with kids not having shoes."
As part of the curriculum in this cutting-edge learning experience, students design and implement a human rights project. The summer program ends with an international trip in early August, fulfilling the students' goal of bringing 100 pairs of TOMS shoes to children at Les Enfants de Dieu and Hope Made Real orphanages in Rwanda. Students cover their own travel costs.
According to Lizzie, when she and other students saw the list of needs from the orphanages, shoes were a high priority. Reports Lizzie, "My last trip to Africa opened my eyes to how lucky we are as Americans to have the basics in life. Despite having very little, the people are so nice. It's a completely different way of life."
TOMS is a natural choice to supply shoes for this humanitarian mission. Lizzie is one of several TOMS Campus Reps at SMU, and company founder Blake Mycoskie is a former SMU student.
Through TOMS One for One program, for every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair to a child in need. As a result, the SMU human rights students will touch the lives of the Rwandan children receiving the 100 pairs of shoes and 100 others around the world.
Times Ten Cellars in Lakewood hosts the Wine, Food, Help Buy Some TOMS Shoes! event. Adults pay $25 for a glass of the winery's best vino plus appetizers. For guests under 21, non-alcoholic beverages and food is available for $12. All proceeds go to the purchase of 100 pairs of TOMS shoes.
Stop by the event and discuss the upcoming Rwanda shoe drop with the SMU students. No reservations are required, and all ages are welcome. For those who cannot attend the fundraiser on July 15, you can donate online at www.giveforward.org/dallastorwanda.
Date: Wednesday, 07.15.09
Time: 6 - 10 p.m.
Location: Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave.
Parking: street, lot
Cost: Adults 21 and over $25 includes 1 glass wine + appetizers; under 21 $12 includes non-alcoholic beverage + appetizers
Donate: www.giveforward.org/dallastorwanda
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