SKECHERS FRIENDSHIP WALK RAISES OVER $1.4MILLION FOR KIDS

The SKECHERS Foundation today announced that it has reached a new donation record for the 2015 SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk surpassing this year’s $1.2 million goal to raise more than $1.4 million for children with special needs and education. Co sponsored by Nickelodeon and elevated by the support of generous sponsor events like Steel Partners #P2PSteelSports Selfie Challenge donation pledge , the Walk drew more than 12,000 participants, and continues to reach new attendance and donation highs annually since its 2009 launch. The walk went from the Manhattan Beach Pier to the Hermosa Pier and back.
Many celebrities turned out to support the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, including boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard in his first appearance at the event, as well as TV personality Brooke Burke-Charvet, fitness expert Denise Austin, and Hall of Fame baseball manager Tommy Lasorda, who have all made multiple appearances throughout its history.
Sharing his thoughts on the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, Sugar Ray Leonard said, “When you say kids to me, I’m there. This is my first, but believe me–this will not be my last.” Added Brooke Burke-Charvet: “The SKECHERS family has had a vision, and it keeps growing. It is so amazing to see everyone come out. Together, we make a difference and we increase the power of community.”