Skechers Friendship Walk Raises More than $3.4 Million
Oct 30, 2024 11:09PM ● By Jeanne Fratello
(Photo via Skechers Foundation)
The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk rocketed past its fundraising goal of $2.5 million, bringing in a record $3.4 million at its 2024 event.
Calling the event a "monumental success," the Skechers Foundation noted that the October 20 event had broken its fundraising goal for the fourth year in a row.
"This
event means so much to us, not just as a company, but as individuals
committed to making a positive impact," read a statement from the foundation. "Seeing our friends, families, and
communities come together for this cause is truly inspiring...A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing friends and sponsors who
volunteered, donated, and walked alongside us. Your dedication made this
incredible achievement possible."
(Photo via Skechers Foundation)Donations from the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk go toward public school foundations, children with special needs,
The Friendship Foundation, the construction of
the Friendship Campus, public education, and the
Skechers Foundation's national college scholarship program.
The future Friendship Campus (The Greenberg
Family / Skechers Center) is a $55 million, 3.25-acre campus that will
offer the nearly 200,000 special education students across Los Angeles
Country a special community for friendship
and learning. Planned for completion by year-end 2025, the facility
will include numerous vocational programs including a Creative Arts
Center, Culinary Institute, Recreation Center, Life Skills programming,
and early education and mentoring opportunities,
giving young adults the tools to transition to the workforce and find
lifelong passion and purpose.
Through its donations to local education foundations such as the
Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, the walk has also helped enhance
school facilities; reduce class sizes; update labs, libraries and
facilities; and protect teachers’ jobs.
(Photo via Skechers Foundation)The Skechers Foundation’s national scholarship program also gives a
portion of walk proceeds to students with financial need and proven
excellence in academics, athletics, and leadership, donating more than
$1.1 million in scholarships to date.
Event Began in 2009
The event was created in
2009 by a group of parents and friends who wanted to create an
opportunity give children more access to programs, higher
education, and friendship for every ability.
