13th Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Returns to the Beach to Raise $2.5 Million for Kids - Seite 2

“The impact this Walk has on our children is profound and wide-reaching. We’ve been a proud sponsor of this event for years, and we are so enthusiastic about participating as the Presenting Sponsor this year because we’ve seen firsthand how it helps more than 50,000 children in our community,” said Keith Sultemeier, chief executive officer of Kinecta. “All of us at Kinecta know how difficult this past year has been for so many, and we encourage anyone who can take part and help their neighbors, to do so on Sunday. This investment in our kids will change their lives.”

Historically California’s largest event for children with special needs and education, the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk has raised more than $17 million to date for public schools, scholarships and the Friendship Foundation—breaking donation records since its 2009 launch. Prior to last year’s virtual event, annual attendance had reached 17,000 registrants.

Performers at this year’s event will include Young Selena singer Madison Taylor Baez and Dance Moms’ GiaNia Paolantonio dancing with He’s All That actor Gabe DeGuzman. The Walk is also being supported virtually worldwide by celebrities and legendary athletes such as Tony Romo, Rusty Wallace, Jamie Redknapp and Brooke Henderson, as well as numerous YouTube and Disney network stars.

Walkers can register in person at the event, sign up online at skechersfriendshipwalk.com and live stream the 13^th annual Walk at the site on Sunday, October 24^th at 9am PST. Participants can also follow the event on Facebook (facebook.com/SKECHERSFriendshipWalk), Instagram (instagram.com/skechersp2pwalk) and Twitter (twitter.com/SkechersP2PWalk).

In addition to Presenting Sponsor Kinecta Federal Credit Union, the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk thanks all of its sponsors, including The CET Foundation, Nickelodeon, Steel Sports, Steel Partners, McCarthy Building Companies, Vertra, Dakine, Dreamworks Animation, The MBS Group, Continental Development, United Legwear & Apparel, Chevron, Moose Toys, Petco Love, Ross Stores, simplehuman and many more very generous companies who have helped us make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many children.

About Skechers Foundation

The Skechers Foundation was established to provide families around the world with the necessities and skills to succeed in life. In addition to organizing the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, the Skechers Foundation funds tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide education and job training, shoes, clothing, fitness and nutrition guidance to communities in need.