WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st, Toe-Rific Chocolates & Candy announces its new division, Buddy Feet Friends (aka BFF), featuring its new product Buddy Feet. Buddy Feet is their signature chocolate foot but with a special sandal gap toe, a characteristic many people with Down Syndrome have. "We have packaged the Buddy Feet in a baton type container and hope that all will "pass their good deeds forward" with the purchase of Buddy Feet, much like a baton is passed forward in a race," says Dr. Mark Wolpa, the founder of Toe-Rific Chocolates & Candy. "With every Buddy Feet baton we sell, we donate $4.00 to the National Down Syndrome Society," says Wolpa.
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The cause is near and dear to the company's Director of Operations, Keston Ott-Dahl, who is an author/activist and who infamously petitioned Disney Studios to include characters with Down Syndrome in their animated features, creating worldwide attention.
"My daughter Delaney Skye has Down Syndrome and I want her to know inclusion. If society was aware of what people with Down Syndrome are capable of today, there would be a lot less bullying of these kids who are two and three times more likely to be bullied."
With a strong commitment towards anti-bullying and other causes, Toe-Rifics' philanthropy will not stop with Down Syndrome Awareness. The company has plans for future endeavors to "Step Up" and "Stomp Out" other social issues using their unique foot shaped candies as a way to fundraise and increase awareness.
The founder of Toe-Rific Chocolates & Candy is Dr. Mark Wolpa, a podiatrist who feels that giving back is an essential part of any business. "Our hope is that Buddy Feet will not only raise awareness for our buddies with Down Syndrome, but will help raise funds that will help the many dedicated organizations who educate the public as to how those with DS and other challenges are wonderful people and want to contribute to society just like everyone else," Wolpa says.
Dr. Wolpa has appeared on the Food Network and To Tell The Truth television show, and recently auditioned for the popular show Shark Tank with his unique chocolate business.
Contact Information:
Keston Ott-Dahl
888-863-3663
www.BuddyFeet.com