Presented by Kinecta Federal Credit
Union, the Annual Event Broke Records and Will Help
Thousands of Children with Diverse Needs, Public Education and
Scholarships
The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk celebrated its 15th
anniversary event with more than $3 million raised for children
with special needs, public education, and national
scholarships—totaling over $24 million in donations since its
inception in 2009. Thousands of registrants contributed to these
causes at the milestone event, which was supported by Presenting
Sponsor Kinecta Federal Credit Union and over 100 generous
businesses and donors, and featured Brooke Burke, Mr. T and Amanda
Kloots along with performances from Young Selena singer and
America’s Got Talent golden buzzer winner Madison Taylor Baez, Team
Siwa’s pop group XOMG POP! and teen group FuturePop.
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The 15th Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship
Walk raised more than $3 million for children with varying
abilities and education. On stage (L to R): Friendship Foundation
member Yousef Hassan; Mr. T; Brooke Burke; Skechers Walk Founder
Michael Greenberg; Amanda Kloots; CEO of Kinecta Keith Sultemeier;
Robin Curren, Executive Director of the Skechers Foundation; and
Yossi Mintz, Founder of the Friendship Foundation. (Photo: Ian
Logan Photography)
“I am very fortunate to have a platform to do good, and to be
part of an organization at Skechers and the community of the South
Bay that believes in giving back. It’s been my greatest joy to make
a difference through philanthropy, especially the Skechers Pier to
Pier Friendship Walk,” said Michael Greenberg, founder of the Walk.
“For over 15 years, I’ve seen thousands of our children form
friendships, mature into young adults, realize their purpose, set
out into the world—all the way knowing that we are here for them,
behind them. The Walk has been such a beautiful and moving day to
be part of, year after year—from seeing all the walkers to our
generous celebrities and volunteers to incredible organizations
like Kinecta and companies with so much heart—all here to uplift
our kids. I’m deeply grateful for this experience—I know we’re
helping future generations, and I encourage every community to do
the same. I always say, ‘give until it hurts.’ But really, seeing
the smiles on the kids’ faces, it just feels good.”
“This walk is about the power of friendship, which is actually
quite profound when you think about it,” added fitness encourager
and television host Brooke Burke. “Friendship is the thread that
connects every human. It inspires us to make the impossible
possible. And it’s the constant I’ve seen over the 12 years I’ve
supported this walk. From the parents, neighbors and kids to the
engaged sponsors and performers, athletes and icons who have graced
this stage, everyone is here to celebrate friendship year after
year.”
“This is my first time here, and what a thrill it’s been,” added
actor and icon Mr. T. “Every kid has room to grow—there are no
ceilings to what any person can learn and achieve. And what an
amazing, special day this community has made to help them on their
way. The energy and enthusiasm at this event is incredible. This
Walk’s going to keep celebrating for 15 more years and beyond—and
I’m so happy to be part of this beautiful legacy of love for our
kids.”
Historically California’s largest event for children with
special needs and education, 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. The organization offers over 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, the Walk supports public school education
foundations—reducing class sizes, updating labs, libraries and
facilities and protecting teachers’ jobs. 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.
The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk thanks Presenting
Sponsor Kinecta Federal Credit Union and all of its sponsors,
including Nickelodeon, Rare Beauty, Schwartz Family Foundation,
Steel Sports, United Legwear & Apparel Co., Big 5 Sporting
Goods, Petco Love, TJX Companies, Chevron, Bank of America, Ross
Stores, Barco, Dakine, Vertra, LA Kings, LA Dodgers, McCarthy, LA
Angels, Continental Development, WSS, Turkish Airlines, Cushman
& Wakefield and many more companies that are committed to
supporting our children.
To watch this year’s Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk and
learn more about the event, please visit skechersfriendshipwalk.com
or YouTube, and follow the Walk 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 U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a Fortune 500® 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. Collections from The
Comfort Technology Company™ are available in 180 countries and
territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to
consumers through digital stores and over 4,900 Company- and
third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company 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 Kinecta Federal Credit
Union
Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, Kinecta Federal
Credit Union is one of the country's largest credit unions, with
assets of $6.7 billion and more than 270,000 members from coast to
coast. Banking the Southern California area for more than 80 years,
with additional branches in New York, New Jersey, Northern
California and Florida, Kinecta offers its members a full range of
financial products from banking, lending and insurance to wealth
management services. Kinecta has been recognized by the Mortgage
Bankers Association as a recipient of its Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion (DEI) Residential Leadership Award, and received the Best
of Show award granted by the Credit Union National Association
(CUNA) Technology Council. Residents of Rochester, NY, voted
Kinecta as a finalist for Best Credit Union in the Democrat &
Chronicle’s annual Rochester Choice Awards in 2022. Forbes awarded
Kinecta as a top-ranked credit union in California on its America's
Best Credit Unions in Each State 2022 List. Kinecta has 29
branches, and its members can use a network of more than 5,800
shared branches and access over 85,000 fee-free ATMs nationwide.
For more information on Kinecta, visit the website and
LinkedIn.
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