Foot Locker Foundation Brings Together the Footwear, Fashion and Athletic Industries for Annual “On Our Feet” Fundraising Gala

Gala raises dollars for the Foot Locker Foundation to support UNCF and youth initiatives and programs

christian crosbyNBA personality and ambassador for the Foot Locker Foundation, organizes an event focused on building a more equitable and inclusive future for all

featured interview with Shaheen Holloway, Seton Hall men’s basketball coach, highlights the importance of investing in communities

NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Foot Locker Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of Foot Locker, Inc., the New Yorkspecialty athletic retailer, brought together members of the footwear, fashion and athletic industries for its annual “On Our Feet” fundraising gala. The event took place on Thursday, June 2 and was held in from new york city Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers.

The theme of this year’s event, “Getting Back On Our Feet,” was a celebration of how far we’ve come in the last two years and an important reminder of the work that lies ahead to improve youth upward mobility and build a more equitable world and inclusive future for all.

“The On Our Feet gala has long highlighted the importance of community service, empowerment and investing in the next generation of change makers,” said richard johnsonPresident and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc. “This year’s event is particularly poignant as we stand once again to recognize how much progress we have made together and the opportunities that lie ahead. Now, more than ever, we must take a critical eye on how we invest in initiatives and programs that can affect real change in communities across the country.”

Representatives from sports and athletic retailers including Nike, adidas, Converse, Puma, Champion, Crocs, New Balance, Reebok, Under Armor and Vans attended along with the event’s Guest of Honor, Shaheen Hollowaywho joined the Master of Ceremonies for the night, christian crosbyfor an onstage interview about community investment, perseverance, and the importance of giving back.

“Investing in our communities and youth is key to building a stronger future in which we all thrive,” he said. Shaheen Hollowaymen’s basketball head coach Seton Hall. “I am proud to be a part of the Foot Locker Foundation’s ‘On Our Feet’ gala, which supports initiatives and causes dedicated to empowering and uplifting the next generation.”

For more than 20 years, the Foot Locker Foundation has supported youth initiatives and programs that seek to improve upward mobility and empower communities. In addition to the Foot Locker scholarship program, the foundation supports the mission of organizations such as UNCF, the Two Ten Footwear Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Club of America.

For more information about the Foot Locker Foundation, visit https://www.footlocker-inc.com/content/flinc-aem-site/en/home/community.html.

About the Foot Locker Foundation, Inc.
Founded in 2001, the Foot Locker Foundation is the charitable arm of Foot Locker, Inc., which leads the celebration of youth and sneaker culture around the world through a portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Eastbay, Atmos, WSS and Sidestep. With approximately 2,900 retail stores in 28 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, AustraliaY New Zealand, as well as websites and mobile applications, the company’s purpose is to inspire and empower youth culture around the world, fueling a shared passion for self-expression and creating unparalleled experiences at the heart of the global sneaker community. Foot Locker, Inc. has its corporate headquarters in New York. For additional information, please visit https://www.footlocker-inc.com.

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