Palos Verdes residents, and others across the South Bay, raise more than $521,000 for local schools and special needs children at the annual Skechers Pier-to-Pier Friendship Walk.
(Updated Tuesday, January 17, 2012)
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| Video: Skechers Pier-to-Pier Friendship Walk The third annual Friendship Walk raises money for education and special needs—locals take part in the fun. |
About 7,200 people laced up their shoes Sunday for the third annual Skechers Pier-to-Pier Friendship Walk. Participants walked from Manhattan Beach Pier to Hermosa Beach Pier and back to raise funds for local education foundations and the Friendship Circle, an organization for special needs children.
"We're making a difference, and it's really the support of the community coming out for a wonderful cause," Skechers President Michael Greenberg said.
In an email to students, staff and parents of Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Principal Mitzi Cress said, "Yes, I’m sore, but the walk was great fun. It was a wonderful morning of camaraderie, celebration, sunshine and fundraising. What a delightful surprise to see our band and pep squad cheering us on at the halfway point. Peninsula High was well-represented, far surpassing our school’s goal for participation."
Bands and cheer squads from Mira Costa and Palos Verdes high schools energized the crowd. Celebrity ambassadors Brooke Burke, Denise Austin and Tommy Lasorda were also on hand lending support.
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