{
  "id": 19544352,
  "title": "California charity walk raises record $3.3m for children with special needs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/california-charity-walk-raises-record-3-3m-for-children-with-special",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T19:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2009-a-california-pier-walk-began-raising-money-for-children-with-special-needs-17-years-later-supporters-including-sugar-ray-leonard-and-brooke-burke-helped-it-record-a-3-3-million-fundraising-year/articleshow/135706114.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk has become an essential event in Southern California's charity scene. In 2026, it achieved a remarkable milestone by raising $3.3 million to aid children with special needs. This annual gathering also plays a crucial role in public education and scholarships, assisting students at all levels. With the Friendship Campus opening in January 2027, support for…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}