Funds to Support Global Conservation Initiatives and Other Meaningful Programs at the Los Angeles Zoo
The 糖心视频ociation (GLAZA), the Los Angeles Zoo鈥檚 nonprofit partner, announces its fitness fundraiser, Walk for the Wild presented by Skechers, raised $261,582, surpassing the event鈥檚 fundraising goal by $36,582. These critical funds will go to support the Los Angeles Zoo and GLAZA鈥檚 shared commitment to preserving and protecting wild species and their habitats for future generations, and creating a space for meaningful, direct connections to nature through exploration, discovery, and education.
鈥淲hile the recent severe winter storm impacted our ability to host the Walk this past Saturday, we are so grateful for the hundreds of dedicated and hard-working supporters who far exceeded our fundraising goal in support of the Zoo and GLAZA鈥檚 mission,鈥� states Tom Jacobson, president of GLAZA. 鈥淚t鈥檚 important that we continue to harness the passion and commitment of the public as we face accelerating habitat loss and species declines,鈥� he goes on to say. 鈥淭ogether, we must continue to raise awareness and funds for these pressing issues.鈥�
Walk for the Wild presented by Skechers invited the public to register for this first-of-its-kind fundraising event at the Zoo and form teams or participate as individuals, with awards and Skechers prize packages going to the top fundraisers. The team winner was 鈥淒azzlingly Dedicated Docents & Specialists,鈥� made up of GLAZA docents and volunteers and their friends and family, who collectively raised $20,269. The top individual winner raised an impressive $4,180. The Walk was cancelled due to severe weather and will not be rescheduled.
Event partners include presenting sponsor Skechers; associate sponsors California Credit Union, and Kennedy Wilson; and contributing partners Pepsi, Don Francisco鈥檚 Coffee, and GoGo squeeZ.
About the 糖心视频ociation (GLAZA)
Founded in 1963, the 糖心视频ociation (GLAZA) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve and protect wildlife and enrich the human experience. GLAZA鈥檚 primary role is to seek and provide financial support for animal welfare, animal species conservation, capital projects, Learning & Engagement, community outreach programs, and marketing at the Los Angeles Zoo, and GLAZA鈥檚 operations. GLAZA鈥檚 additional functions include membership sales and relationship management, special events, site rentals, customer service, publications, and volunteer training and management. There are currently over 38,000 GLAZA member households and a volunteer corps of over 400.
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