Charity Works: Altra Donates $50,000 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Bachmann-Strauss Fellowship in Dystonia Research + More News

A roundup of footwear brands and retailers that are participating in charitable causes. Share your news with us at web@footwearnews.com. Aug. 15, 2023: During a media workout today in New York City, Altra presented a $50,000 check to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Bachmann-Strauss Fellowship in Dystonia Research. Altra’s donation aims to bring attention to dystonia, a neurological movement disorder, which decorated long distance runner Kara Goucher — one of its athlete ambassadors —  was diagnosed with in November 2021. “This is not just about running and podiums. This donation allows us to bring awareness to dystonia and to support what’s going on in our athlete’s life,” Altra senior manager of global brand marketing Candyce Hedlund told FN. Aside from the donation, Altra has partnered with Goucher on a special “Hope” colorway of the Paradigm 7 shoe, and $5 from every purchase goes to support Bachmann-Strauss Fellowship in Dystonia Research. Aug. 10, 2023: To celebrate International Youth Day on Aug. 12, Teva will donate 100 percent of the marked retail price from sandal sales on Teva.com that day — up to a total guaranteed donation of $25,000 — to Camp Fire, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting young people to the outdoors and

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