Nike Donates $5 Million in Products to Frontline Workers
- 4 years ago
Nike Donates $5 Million in
Products to Frontline Workers As part of their ongoing response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, Nike has announced
another significant donation, $5 million. The donation will be made in the
form of more than 140,000 pieces of
footwear, apparel and equipment. The products will be distributed
to frontline healthcare workers in
the United States and Europe. According to Nike, 32,500 pairs
of their Air Zoom Pulse shoes will
be included in the donated items. These slip-on, easily cleanable shoes were specifically
designed with “healthcare athletes” in mind. 30,000 pairs will be distributed in partnership
with Good360 to U.S. hospitals in cities such as Chicago,
Los Angeles, Memphis and New York City. The other 2,500 pairs will be donated through local
organizations to hospitals in European cities such
as Barcelona, Milan, Berlin and Paris. In addition, 95,000 pairs of mild compression
soccer socks will be given to healthcare workers
in Los Angeles and New York City. So far, Nike has committed a total of more
than $25 million to COVID-19 efforts. Nike, via statement
Products to Frontline Workers As part of their ongoing response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, Nike has announced
another significant donation, $5 million. The donation will be made in the
form of more than 140,000 pieces of
footwear, apparel and equipment. The products will be distributed
to frontline healthcare workers in
the United States and Europe. According to Nike, 32,500 pairs
of their Air Zoom Pulse shoes will
be included in the donated items. These slip-on, easily cleanable shoes were specifically
designed with “healthcare athletes” in mind. 30,000 pairs will be distributed in partnership
with Good360 to U.S. hospitals in cities such as Chicago,
Los Angeles, Memphis and New York City. The other 2,500 pairs will be donated through local
organizations to hospitals in European cities such
as Barcelona, Milan, Berlin and Paris. In addition, 95,000 pairs of mild compression
soccer socks will be given to healthcare workers
in Los Angeles and New York City. So far, Nike has committed a total of more
than $25 million to COVID-19 efforts. Nike, via statement