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    David P
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    <div class=”public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr” data-offset-key=”d716c4_initial-0-0″><span data-offset-key=”d716c4_initial-0-0″>Hello BPL,</span></div>
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    <div class=”public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr” data-offset-key=”777lg-0-0″><span data-offset-key=”777lg-0-0″>As a manager at a medium size business dealing with sports apparel we are always looking for ways to give back to the community. I suggested to our management that we give out proceeds to a number of social causes (Frankly, it’d also help with some tax deductions too) similar to what Tom’s shoes does with Buy a Shoe, Give a shoe sort of thing or some other companies that plant trees or feed children from proceeds of every sale. Patagonia does the 1% for the planet thing… We were exploring a few ideas and try something a little different that few or no other company has done so far:</span></div>
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    <div class=”public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr” data-offset-key=”fp1et-0-0″><span data-offset-key=”fp1et-0-0″>Here are a few ideas:</span></div>
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    <div class=”public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr” data-offset-key=”4e8rb-0-0″><span data-offset-key=”4e8rb-0-0″>- Work with a Debt Forgiveness agency to help athletes and families struggling and with unforeseen medical debt</span></div>
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    <div class=”public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr” data-offset-key=”85rot-0-0″><span data-offset-key=”85rot-0-0″>- Work adoption centers to rescue pets on “sleep row” </span></div>
    <div class=”public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr” data-offset-key=”85rot-0-0″><span data-offset-key=”85rot-0-0″>- Youth groups to help kids go outside and explore the great outdoors</span></div>
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    <div class=”public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr” data-offset-key=”232kn-0-0″><span data-offset-key=”232kn-0-0″>Please keep it to the point and let me know what you think about the 3 ideas above. Of course, I’m open to other ideas that you might be passionate about. Let’s keep it to the point and nothing polarizing please. </span></div>
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