
Hiking News Item
OrthoLite Sponsors AHS, RRCA & ATRA
MONDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2009
Submitted By:
Sherwin Mapanoo
AMHERST, Mass. – OrthoLite is proud to announce that it has signed a sponsorship agreement as the preferred insole partner with American Hiking Society (AHS) and Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). In addition, the company will continue its sponsorship with the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) as the official insole of the 2009 Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team for the second consecutive year. OrthoLite is the world's leading supplier of open cell foam insoles in the performance and footwear categories.
"Partnering with AHS, RRCA and ATRA is an exciting endeavor for us," said Pamela Gelsomini, President of OrthoLite. "These partnerships help us support world-class athletes with technical OrthoLite comfort and build lasting relationships with the hiking, running and trail running communities."
American Hiking Society (AHS)
"We are very excited to have OrthoLite as an official 2009 sponsor; their support helps us continue our mission of protecting the nation's trails and hiking experience," said Margie Cohen, AHS Director of Marketing and Development. "OrthoLite's generous contribution will support our conservation, outreach, education, grant and assistance programs."
Road Runners Club of America (RRCA)
"OrthoLite's support of RRCA demonstrates our shared commitment to dedicated runners across the nation," stated Jean Knaack, RRCA Executive Director. "Our partnership with OrthoLite will help us continue to represent and promote the common interest of our member clubs, events, and individual runners through education, leadership, programs and other services."
American Trail Running Association (ATRA)
"We are thrilled to continue OrthoLite's sponsorship in year two," said Nancy Hobbs, Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team manager. "Their support is integral to the continued growth of our team through marketing, advertising, and recruitment of new talent. This partnership with OrthoLite will help the team perform at their best as they chase medals at Worlds."
Source: www.businesswire.com
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