AvKARE JOINS USA BOBSLED/SKELETON’S FAMILY OF PARTNERS
by Abby Slenker
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (March 28, 2024) - USA Bobsled/Skeleton has officially added AvKARE to its roster of fantastic partners.
In 2020, AvKARE, a prominent healthcare solutions provider, and R&S Northeast, a leading entity in wholesale pharmaceuticals, joined forces to establish a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging their collective expertise to enhance their impact in their respective fields. This collaboration brings together AvKARE's extensive experience in healthcare solutions, particularly pharmaceuticals and consumer brand products, and R&S Northeast's distribution and logistics capabilities.
The partnership, both under the direction of CEO and Founder Steve Shirley, is grounded in shared values of excellence, innovation, and a commitment to addressing evolving challenges in healthcare in both the commercial and government sectors. Together, AvKARE and R&S Northeast aim to synergize their strengths, foster innovation, and provide enhanced services to their clients, customers, and the communities they serve.
This collaboration is not only a testament to the strengths of each company but also reflects their dedication to driving positive change and making a meaningful impact. By pooling their resources and expertise, AvKARE and R&S Northeast strive to deliver even greater value to their stakeholders and contribute to the advancement of healthcare innovations and solutions.
Specifically, AvKARE is the master distributor for KRT athletic muscle cream and menstrual cramp relief cream that help to relieve muscle cramps and improve muscle endurance. These products will be a valuable asset for USA Bobsled/Skeleton athletes, allowing them to train their hardest and recover quickly.
“AvKARE/R&S Northeast, a joint venture company renowned for a shared commitment to excellence in our respective industries, have come together to contribute to the success of the USA Bobsled/Skeleton Team. This partnership signifies a shared dedication to fostering a spirit of competition, perseverance, and community engagement. AvKARE’s longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality pharmaceuticals and medical supplies coupled with R&S’s wealth of experience and expertise in the pharmaceutical wholesale markets, brings a shared commitment to excellence and success aligning seamlessly with the values upheld by the USA Bobsled/Skeleton team. This collaboration demonstrates AvKARE/R&S’s shared belief in the power of sports to inspire and unify communities. By sponsoring the USA Bobsled/Skeleton team, we affirm our dedication to supporting athletes as they pursue their dreams on the world stage,” shared David Dunston, Vice President of Marketing for AvKare.
AvKare also understands the support that individual athletes need to compete, which can be demonstrated through their partnership with World Cup bobsled push athlete Sydney Milani.“I am extremely proud and excited to have AvKARE join the USABS family. Their mission and staff embody everything that you would want in representing the United States. I have no doubt they will be elevating our program to new heights,” shared Milani.
“You know, hardly anyone knows that the USA Bobsled/Skeleton federation is not government funded. The sacrifices these athletes make to represent our great country warrant as much support as we can give. AvKARE & R&S are thrilled to be a part of that effort,” shared Duston.
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About AvKARE
In 2020, AvKARE, a prominent healthcare solutions provider, and R&S Northeast, a leading entity in wholesale pharmaceuticals, joined forces to establish a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging their collective expertise to enhance their impact in their respective fields. This collaboration brings together AvKARE's extensive experience in healthcare solutions, particularly pharmaceuticals and consumer brand products, and R&S Northeast's distribution and logistics capabilities.
About USA Bobsled/Skeleton
USA Bobsled/Skeleton is the national governing body for the sports of bobsled and skeleton racing in the United States. Based in Lake Placid, NY, USA Bobsled/Skeleton oversees the development and training of American athletes at all levels of competition.