Bioventus Raises $11,160 for Dress for Success San Antonio and Career Gear San Antonio<\/b><\/p>\n
DURHAM, NC \u2013 February 8, 2016 \u2013 Bioventus, a global leader in orthobiologic solutions, announced it raised $11,160 for Dress for Success San Antonio and Career Gear San Antonio. The funds were raised by more than 240 Bioventus employees, most of whom are in the company\u2019s U.S. sales force, who took part in a team building exercise in San Antonio on February 5. The tradition of the Bioventus U.S. sales force using its annual team building to raise funds for charitable causes began in 2015.<\/p>\n
Dress for Success San Antonio empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Career Gear San Antonio provides professional clothing, mentoring and life-skills to help men in poverty become stronger contributors to their families and communities.<\/p>\n
The ultimate goal being that those helped thrive at work and life and become stronger contributors to their families and communities. Combined, the agencies support more than 1,600 needy women and men each year in San Antonio by ensuring a community of support, advancing economic self-sufficiency, and providing transformational education.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe best thing you can give someone is a chance,\u201d said Jeff Acuff, Vice President of Sales \u2013 U.S., Bioventus. \u201cThe work done by both Dress for Success San Antonio and Career Gear San Antonio is heartwarming. They help even the odds for disadvantaged women and men who pursue professional careers to better their own lives and those of their families. I\u2019m pleased our team at Bioventus could contribute to the cause.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not an exaggeration to say that both Dress for Success San Antonio and Career Gear San Antonio takes women and men in need and puts them on a path to success,\u201d said Pamela Taylor, Co-founder\/CEO, Dress for Success San Antonio and Founder\/CEO of Career Gear San Antonio. \u201cThis donation from Bioventus will go toward supporting the many services we provide including career development, financial literacy, job search skills and readiness training as well as post-employment support and an emergency food pantry to those most in need.\u201d<\/p>\n
About Bioventus<\/b><\/p>\n
Bioventus LLC is an orthobiologics company that delivers clinically proven, cost-effective products that help people heal quickly and safely. Its mission is to make a difference by helping patients resume and enjoy active lives. Bioventus has two product portfolios for orthobiologics, Bioventus Active Healing Therapies and Bioventus Surgical that make it a global leader in active orthopaedic healing. Built on a commitment to high quality standards, evidence-based medicine and strong ethical behavior, Bioventus is a trusted partner for physicians worldwide.<\/p>\n
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