Donate Too-Short Clothing to Support a Cause

If you're like many of our tall Altus customers, in the past you have purchased clothes at a regular men's store (maybe even in the "tall" section) but then have to donate them after they're washed because they shrink and no longer fit you!  This happened to our family more times than I can count, which is partly the reason we make our own patterns.

But this blog isn't about us and our frustrations with buying tall clothing.  It's about a fundraiser for a soccer team!  

Who doesn't love this world-wide sport that emblazons 5-year-olds with a spirit that can remain all the way through adulthood!  This also happened to our family.  

My husband, co-founder of Altus Menswear, is a soccer fanatic.  Actually, that is an understatement.  He is involved in many Futbol teams, leagues, tournaments and cups as a fan, player, coach and (briefly) a referee.  As a coach he has been deeply rewarded by watching the progress of his players.  These same players are raising money while keeping clothing out of landfills with a wonderful program:  Clothes for the Cause

There are many, many causes to support and if you have read my earlier blog about our model participating in the Relay for Life you know that we, too, are supporting multiple causes.  But this week we are donating our too-short clothing in support of the Cascade FC B97 team!

Altus Menswear co-founder, 6'4" tall, plays his favorite sport!

Altus model, now at 6'8" tall, when he was a little younger (and a couple inches shorter) playing high school soccer.