Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach hosted the Skechers’ Friendship Walk Check Presentation on Thursday, March 12.
The event brought together more than 150 people including corporate sponsors, city leaders, Walk participants, celebrities, school officials and education foundation representatives.
The annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk is an awe-inspiring event that brings together all walks of life for one common purpose; to support children with special needs and education. The walk is produced by Skechers USA and co-produced by The Friendship Circle.
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Courtyard at Shade Hotel, Photo Credit: J. Balestra
Skechers President Michael Greenberg presented record-breaking checks to The Friendship Circle – a non-profit organization that assists children with special needs and their families – and six Education Foundations as a result of the 2014 Skechers Friendship Walk.
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Manhattan Beach Ed Foundation, Photo Credit: Kat Monk
Over $1 million was distributed – making it the largest donation totals in the history of the walk!
The Friendship Circle, Photo Credit: Kat Monk
The Friendship Walk starts next to the Manhattan Beach Pier. Participants walk south towards the Hermosa Beach Pier for the turnaround point, then return to the Manhattan Beach Pier. The total duration of the Walk is about 3.5 miles.
To learn more about the Friendship Walk, visit the website at http://www.skechersfriendshipwalk.com/site/PageServer.
Skechers Foundation Mission
Founded in 2010 by the Greenberg Family, The SKECHERS Foundation exists to strengthen communities all over the world, through our greatest asset: Children. We invest in organizations dedicated to embracing individuals with special needs, improving education and empowering disadvantage youth. Our goal is simply to inspire and support individuals to make a valiant effort in creating community.*
The Friendship Circle Mission
The Friendship Circle exists to bring happiness and companionship to children and young adults with special needs by celebrating their uniqueness and individuality to create renewed strength, comfort and peace of mind to the families of these special individuals; to foster the values of altruism, compassion and acceptance among teen volunteers; and to heighten community awareness, sensitivity and encourage a sense of responsibility and involvement. It is our belief that every person is precious and capable of love, connection and friendship.*
*Source: Skechers’ Friendship Walk Website
http://southbaybyjackie.com/skechers-friendship-walk-check-presentation/2/
