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Dearfoams® Launches Holiday Giveback Campaign with Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Ohio


COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dearfoams®, America's number one slipper company and brand of Columbus-based RG Barry Brands, today launched its national "you buy one, we give one" campaign with Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Central Ohio. Beginning today through December 25, for each pair of slippers purchased on Dearfoams.com, Dearfoams will donate a pair of slippers ? up to 50,000 ? to RMHC of Central Ohio. Last week, Dearfoams kicked-off its partnership with RMHC of Central Ohio by passing out 2,000 pairs of slippers to residents.

Dearfoams, a brand of RG Barry Brands, was established in 1947 by visionary female entrepreneur Florence Melton who invented the world's first foam-soled, washable slipper. Dearfoams and its sister brands, baggallini handbags, totes and travel accessories, and Foot Petals premium insoles and comfort products, are headquartered in Pickerington, Ohio.

"The compassion and care that Ronald McDonald House Charities provides its residents is second to none, and we are honored to give residing families a little added comfort this holiday season," said Dana Seguin, Chief Marketing Officer of RG Barry Brands. "Our customers are eager to shop for a cause and we are excited for them to lead this campaign to a successful outcome."

In honor of World Kindness Day today, Facebook users who share Dearfoams' "you buy one, we give one" campaign post through midnight tonight will have a pair of slippers donated in their name to RMHC of Central Ohio. Shoppers are encouraged to show-off their new slippers on social media with #DearfoamsGives. To see our donation dashboard and for more info on this campaign, visit Dearfoams.com/Gives.

"We could not be more appreciative of or excited by this partnership," said Dee Anders, CEO of RMHC of Central Ohio. "We have residents from all across the country and the world, staying from just a few nights to more than a year. Every little bit of comfort and support makes a difference."

About Dearfoams
Dearfoams, a brand of RG Barry Brands, was established in 1947 by visionary female entrepreneur Florence Melton who invented the world's first foam-soled, washable slipper. Dearfoams and its sister brands, baggallini handbags, totes and travel accessories, and Foot Petals premium insoles and comfort products, are headquartered in Pickerington, Ohio.

About RMHC of Central Ohio
Originally housed in an old apartment building near downtown Columbus, RMHC of Central Ohio has quadrupled in size since it first opened its doors in 1982. Every night, hundreds of people stay at RMHC while their young family members are cared for nearby at Nationwide Children's Hospital. RMHC provides comfortable accommodations, meals, and a sense of community for families in the midst of challenging times. Learn more.

Dearfoams®, America's number one slipper company and brand of Columbus-based RG Barry Brands, today launched its national

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