Nike today announced that it has partnered with Rescue.co to offer emergency medical and rescue services to all of its athletes in Kenya as part of its newest effort to promote their safety and well-being.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe athletes are the best versions of themselves when they feel safe and secure,\u201d says Tanya Hvizdak, VP, Nike Global Women\u2019s Sports Marketing. \u201cThe athlete is at the centre of everything we do, and their voice is integral to the actions we\u2019re taking in Africa and elsewhere across the world. Not only are we listening to our athletes, we\u2019re a brand that takes action.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through the agreement, Nike athletes can access emergency services at any time of day or night thanks to Rescue.co\u2019s network of ambulance and air transportation providers.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mission at Rescue.co is to provide peace of mind in every emergency, and our partnership with Nike is a powerful step in ensuring that all athletes in Kenya can feel safe, supported, and confident in their wellbeing,\u201d says Caitlin Dolkart, Managing Director of Rescue.co.
\n\u201cWith our extensive network of ground and air responders, paired with a state-of-the-art 24\/7 dispatch centre, we are equipped to deliver immediate, life-saving support across Kenya. We\u2019re honoured to partner with Nike to stand behind these athletes, ensuring they can focus on their training and achievements without the worry of what happens in an emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program demonstrates Nike\u2019s dedication to hearing athletes\u2019 opinions and, more importantly, making sure they can live, practice, and compete in a way that supports their well-being and helps them realise their full athletic potential.<\/p>\n
\u201cI welcome Nike\u2019s initiative to support my fellow Kenyan athletes and me with emergency assistance. It makes me proud that Nike cares about our health and safety when it matters most,\u201d says Faith Kipyegon, a member of the Athlete Think Tank and the only runner to win three back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the 1,500 meters.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy teammates and I are grateful that Nike provides us with extra protection by supporting us with emergency assistance. Our marathon training group spends a lot of time on the roads and in remote areas, so mobile safety measures are very important to us,\u201d says Eliud Kipchoge, the world\u2019s greatest marathoner and the centre of Nike\u2019s revolutionary Breaking2 project.<\/p>\n
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