The fifteenth Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk raised more than $3 million for children with special needs, public education and national scholarships in California this week. The Walk has now raised over $24 million in donations since its inception in 2009.
In addition to attending fundraisers, the Walk featured Mr. T and Amanda Kloots, along with performances from Young Selena singer and America’s Got Talent golden buzzer winner Madison Taylor Baez. The event was supported by presenting sponsor Kinecta Federal Credit Union and over 100 businesses and donors.
Part of the broader Skechers Foundation program, established in 2010 and which invests in a global network of charitable organizations, the 3.5-mile Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk supports 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. 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.
The Campus will also be home to the new headquarters for the Friendship Foundation, which offers companionship, celebrates uniqueness and encourages acceptance for all with diverse abilities.
