edward bogard

Edward Bogard is the Philanthropic Designer/Founder and CEO of SoGiv; The world’s first non-profit shoe design company. SoGiv embraces charitable causes around the world by designing limited edition shoes that bare their logo and mission. His shoes create new pathways for philanthropy, volunteerism, and accelerate the impact organization’s can make in their local communities and beyond.

SoGiv uses more than shoes to funnel resources to the less fortunate, including coat drive during the winter months, to teaching kids how to read and write code through their SoGiv Code imitative. His SoGiv Hunger Awareness shoe design created for the Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis, Tenn., has generated over 13,000 meals to families facing food insecurities and over 1,500- shoes to local children living in poverty across the U.S.

Inspired by his mother’s lifelong career in education and her heart to give back to struggling families throughout the school year. Followed by his late father’s military service and artistic abilities, they instilled in him the artistry that would ultimately shape his philanthropic efforts to creatively give back through his gift of design.

Not only is Edward a wonderful steward for the greater good, but he is also a lifelong golfer. He had the opportunity to attend college on a full golf scholarship at HBCU Alcorn State University. He ultimately turned that offer down in order to attend The Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga. Although he gave up his golf scholarship, he is still an avid golfer and was even selected as an announcer for FedEx St. Jude Championship. Marking him as the first African American announcer in the tournaments 65-year history.

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