The Skechers Foundation and Presenting Sponsor
Nickelodeon partnered with Brooke Burke, Sugar Ray Leonard and
nearly 22,000 registrants to support children with special needs
and education
The 2024 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk broke all
fundraising and attendance records in its 16-year history—blowing
past its $2.5 million fundraising goal to raise more than $3.4
million for kids. Together with returning presenting sponsor
Nickelodeon, Brooke Burke, Sugar Ray Leonard and nearly 22,000
registrants, last Sunday’s event reached a new Walk
milestone—raising more than $27 million to date for children with
special needs, public schools and national college
scholarships.
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Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
co-founder Michael Greenberg celebrates with nearly 22,000
registrants at its largest-ever event for children with special
needs and education in Manhattan Beach, CA. (Photo: Business
Wire)
“Like so many memorable sweet 16 celebrations, this year was one
for the ages—all thanks to our incredible co-sponsor Nickelodeon,
generous companies and passionate community,” said Michael
Greenberg, co-founder of the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk.
“It takes a village to raise a child—and our village has nurtured
this event from an enthusiastic neighborhood movement to one of
California’s most impactful walks for youth—one that just keeps
getting bigger and having a greater and greater impact on our
kids.”
Greenberg continued: “Every year, we take this day to rally for
our children—and every other day of the year, they’re experiencing
its impact: from building new memories at our thriving Friendship
Foundation and public schools, to building dreams as we deliver a
new year of scholarships to our talented students and construct our
world-class Friendship Campus to transform the lives of young
neurodiverse adults. We’re so grateful for Nickelodeon, committed
supporters like Kinecta, and the many other companies and thousands
of volunteers and families who keep putting our kids first.”
“In all of the years I’ve supported this event, I’ve never seen
anything like this. This year’s energy and excitement was on
another level,” added Brooke Burke, who joined the Walk for the
13th time. “It’s really hit a point where every participant is now
as deeply engaged and invested in the Walk as its founders.
Everyone has seen the incredible good this has done for an entire
generation of children, and they’re taking its message to the
streets—bringing new friends and families to support this great
cause.”
The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk’s donations support
the future Friendship Campus (The Greenberg Family / Skechers
Center)—a $55 million, 3.25-acre campus that will offer a
life-changing community for friendship and learning. Slated to open
its doors in 2026, 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.
The Campus will also house the new headquarters for the
Friendship Foundation, which offers companionship, celebrates
uniqueness and encourages acceptance for all with diverse
abilities. The organization offers 60+ in-person programs such as
art, music, fitness, sign language, science, social emotional
wellness and yoga, as well as pop-up programs like virtual
scavenger hunts and talent shows that are free for anyone to attend
locally and across the United States.
Academically, Walk funds have enabled public school education
foundations to reduce class sizes; update labs, libraries and
facilities; and protect teachers’ jobs. The Skechers Foundation’s
national college 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.
The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk included appearances
by Dani Bowman, Abbey Romeo, David Isaacman, Subodh Garg and Jake
Woodruff from the show Love on the Spectrum and the cast of
Greenwood Grove; performances from Homescool and Raized Wrong;
America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner Madison Taylor Baez; and
a pet adoption event in partnership with Petco Love and The Lovejoy
Foundation.
In addition to Brooke Burke and Sugar Ray Leonard, the Walk has
long been supported by many celebrities and athletes, including Mr.
T, Amanda Kloots, Tony Romo, Howie Long, Meb Keflezighi, Jimmy
Kimmel, Denise Austin, Kelly Brooke, Ellen K, Camila
Alves-McConaughey, and dozens of Young Hollywood celebrities from
Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, Apple TV+ and Hulu, including Logan
Shroyer, Lily Brooks O’Briant and more.
The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk thanks Presenting
Sponsor Nickelodeon and all of its sponsors, including Kinecta
Federal Credit Union, Rare Beauty, Schwartz Family Foundation,
Steel Sports, Mattel, United Legwear & Apparel Co., Stand
Strong, Team One, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Petco Love, TJX Companies,
Chevron, Bank of America, Ross Stores, Barco, Dakine, Vertra,
Fossil Group, KPMG, LA Kings, LA Dodgers, McCarthy, LA Angels,
Continental Development, Morgan’s Jewelers, WSS, Top Golf, Turkish
Airlines, Beach Cities Health District, Raising Cane’s, Cushman
& Wakefield and many more companies dedicated to supporting our
children.
Interested participants can learn more about the 2024 Skechers
Pier to Pier Friendship Walk and future events at
skechersfriendshipwalk.com and on Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Skechers
Foundation
Established in 2010 to help children in need, the Skechers
Foundation is dedicated to strengthening communities to ensure the
health, success and well-being of youth worldwide. We invest in a
global network of charitable organizations dedicated to embracing
individuals with diverse abilities, improving education, empowering
disadvantaged families and providing humanitarian, disaster and
economic relief. By supporting millions through our products and
services, we aspire to make a valiant effort in creating stronger,
self-sufficient individuals for future generations.
About Skechers USA, Inc.
Skechers (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company® based in
Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range
of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for
men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in
180 countries and territories through department and specialty
stores, and direct to consumers through skechers.com and
approximately 5,300 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500® company,
Skechers manages its international business through a network of
wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and
distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com
and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 45th year, is the number-one
entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global
business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand
includes television programming and production in the United States
and around the world, plus consumer products, digital,
location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more
information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon
is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of
multimedia entertainment brands.
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