Forget boho-chic and boyfriend jeans- this season's hottest trend is all about giving, and giving back. Rugby Ralph Lauren has teamed up with TOMS shoes and FEED for a philanthropic initiative, MATCH RUGBY, aimed at bringing ideas and resources together to help organizations and individuals help the world, and we're giving all of you the chance to get in on the action and win a MATCH RUGBY package for yourself! The package includes one MATCH RUGBY shirt ($95), one pair of TOMS shoes ($58), and one FEED bag ($100), for a total retail value of $253. Money aside, it's a priceless endeavor- the purchase of each sustainable, organic cotton FEED bag provides a $50 donation to the FEED Foundation, which provides nutritious school meals to children in countries like Rwanda through the UN World Food Programme, in addition to raising awareness on the issue of child hunger. For each pair of TOMS for Rugby shoes sold, a pair will be donated to a child in a developing country. Finally, 50% of the purchase price from each MATCH RUGBY shirt sold goes directly to the MATCH RUGBY Fund.
Interested? To learn more about this and other MATCH RUGBY initiatives, click over to Rugby Ralph Lauren. For a chance to win the MATCH RUGBY package, tell us IN COMMENTS:What are you doing to give back this holiday season?We'll pick a winner this friday. Good luck!
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catritz says
Buying presents for all my friends during this recession is giving back for me!
12 months ago
artiststundra says
I am trying to give all I can to those in need. I have donated food, clothing, jackets and money for children who do not have toys this holiday season. I feel like I have to do more this year because people won't be able to give as much during these hard times.
12 months ago
phobiasixoh says
With the economy the way it is now, things are harder than ever. This holiday season I am continuing my tradition of donating all my old clothes, shoes, and winter gear to the needy, and looking into volunteering with the Salvation Army and local soup kitchens. I may just be a teen with no job, but everybody can make a difference!
12 months ago
KHammer says
Making a UNICEF donation so that someone who doesn't have food or medication can have at least that for Christmas this year. Also donating to local children's Christmas gifts.
12 months ago
malkakle says
Please enter me. I am quite ill and have gained thirty pounds from a severe pituitary and metabolic syndrome. I have spent a few minutes each day out of bed, gathering a total of 75 pounds of womens and childrens clothing to send to under privileged familis in the middle east war zone
12 months ago
rafaelmontilla says
^^ Hot! ;) Winking
12 months ago
goddessanddemon says
To help people you have to get to know them right?! He has a name: BRETT. Helping people have "choices" is most important. He had been trying for 6 months to save up to get his ID and no "shelter" would take him without it. I had to get his birth records from NH (a commonwealth) and them fedx'd it to and from: Total cost about 70.00. I helped him get an EBT card for (food stamps) for the future, resume for janitorial jobs and I am passing them out to all the local businesses and online to get him off the street. Happy Thanksgiving.
12 months ago
goddessanddemon says
Also, me and my kid volunteer time at the Habitat for Humanity (they make homes for people who otherwise could not afford them or are disabled), the local art and wine festivals. We always give money, clothing, books, and toys to our local community centers or to an individual in need.
12 months ago
princessmari says
I'm donating everything I don't use. Clothes, shoes, bags. And I am constantly checking my email to see what's happening and what's the greatest needs right now (what would be brooms, detergent and this kind of things now). I live in Santa Catarina, in Brazil, and a large part of the state is suffering with the floods. It has been raining for the past three months, and this last week has been chaotic. One of the best friends of my brother died yesterday (he had 11 years) because his house fell down... His parents also died, but the youngest is in the hospital. It's just really sad. So I'll try to help those in need. What isn't needed here will be sent to a not distant city, where 90% of the houses were affected. In this kind of moment, we must help, help and help a little bit more.
12 months ago
princessmari says
And for the christmas, my philanthropic group is giving gifts for needy child. I've got two of them (and my mom got another two), Sara and Raul, both 4 years old, and I'll try to find cute and durable clothes and toys, because it won't be easy for them to get other gifts.
12 months ago
moddez says
My husband and I have opened our home for some friends who cannot afford a Holiday dinner. We've decided to not purchase any gifts for our family but to donate to people in the community who are really struggling this year. We have also donated numerous bags of clothing to the local clothing drive for people who cannot afford to purchase clothing for their family. It has been a tough year for many people and hopefully our small part will make some sort of impact on the despair that many people are facing this season.
12 months ago
coquine says
my team at work has set aside an afternoon to volunteer together at the local foodbank, and then right afterwards, we have a casual potluck holiday party -- we can help the community together as well as celebrate together!
12 months ago
boscan_elena says
|-D Beautiful :x Love It! i do not have something special to do for chistmas, if i have something to give i'll give every holliday i try to give toys , clothes and food to the needy kids. my nursing school gives every christmas gifts for the handicap kids or orfans
12 months ago
boscan_elena says
if someone wants to give something to me i won't refuze :D
12 months ago
swyersd says
I bought my Costa Rican host family a new washing machine.
11 months ago
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