Week of Nov. 15, 2008
Tom's ShoesDescription
Fans of Tom's Shoes include actress Scarlett Johanson, Spiderman's Toby McGuire, and even former President Bill Clinton. Perhaps they're all drawn to the fact that with every pair they purchase, a needy child receives his or her own pair of shoes.
Tom's Shoes are the brainchild of Blake Mycoskie of "The Amazing Race" fame. When he and his sister competed in the global contest a few years ago, Blake traveled to Argentina and witnessed something there that stopped him in his tracks.
He discusses his experience and his new company with host Peggy Wehmeyer.