PFATS, Medco Sports Medicine and Cramer Team Up To Donate Supplies To High School Athletic Training Rooms
The Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) was proud to partner again with Medco Sports Medicine (Medco), the leading supplier of athletic training and sports medicine products, and Cramer Sports Medicine (Cramer), a leading manufacturer of sports medicine products, to ensure that athletic trainers at the high school level receive essential equipment and supplies to provide student athletes with athletic care through the PFATS High School Initiative.
As the official Education Partner of PFATS, Medco and PFATS established the PFATS High School Initiative in 2018 as a way to give back to the communities in which our membership lives and work. Again this year, Medco contributed donations to four communities. The 2021 communities selected to receive $2,000 in essential supplies and equipment were the Cincinnati, the Miami and Washington.
“As the leading manufacturer and distributor in sports medicine, Medco is dedicated to giving back to local communities in partnership with the PFATS membership,” said Mike Finke, Medco General Manager. “Through the High School Initiative, we can help schools get the tools they need to keep our country’s young athletes healthy.”
Dan Willen, Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Cincinnati Bengals, will meet with Finneytown High School athletic department to present them with their donation which will included supplies such as athletic tape, first aid supplies, resistance bands. Miami Dolphins Head Athletic Trainer, Kyle Johnston, was on hand July 21, 2021 to present Miami Norland Senior High School’s Athletic Director and Principal with their donation at Baptist Health Training Complex. On Friday, July 23, The Washington Football Team Athletic Training department, led by Head Athletic Trainer Ryan Vermillion, presented Eastern Senior High School in Washington, D.C. with their donation.
“PFATS and our partnership with Medco Sports Medicine and Cramer Sports Medicine is invaluable,” said PFATS President Reggie Scott. “The support they give to our membership as our official Education Partner, and the positive impact they are having on the communities we live and work in through programs like the PFATS High School Initiative, shows their commitment to our profession and the importance they place on student athletes’ health and safety. We are proud to have teamed up with them since 2018 on this initiative and look forward to continuing it for many years to come.”
ABOUT PFATS
The Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) represents the athletic trainers of the National Football League. PFATS serves the players of the NFL, the member Clubs, and other members of the community. PFATS’ purpose is to ensure the highest quality of health care is provided to the National Football League. PFATS is dedicated to the welfare of our members and committed to the promotion and advancement of athletic training through education and research. The Society is founded on the professional integrity and the ethical standards of our members and the fellowship that exists among members. More information is available at www.pfats.com.
ABOUT MEDCO SPORTS MEDICINE
Medco Sports Medicine is the industry leading provider of supplies and equipment to athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals across the country, offering the most comprehensive range of products and services available to help prevent injury and optimize recovery. For over 60 years, Medco has been built on providing an outstanding level of dedication and service to customers. For more information visit www.medco-athletics.com.
ABOUT CRAMER SPORTS MEDICINE
For over 100 years, Cramer has used the most advanced materials and science available to create products designed by athletic trainers for athletic trainers. From days of educating the first athletic trainers to proudly founding the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Cramer carries on the innovative ideals of our founders through a full line of products to support athletic trainers. Cramer is committed to providing leadership and promoting the profession in today’s modern world and the world of tomorrow. For more information visit www.cramersportsmed.com.
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Leslie Weir
PFATS
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