VIM & VIGR Celebrates Nurses Week

April 29, 2024

Showing the Love with a Compression Sock Launch, Annual Fundraiser and Scholarship

Missoula, Mont. (April 29, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – VIM & VIGR, maker of stylish and comfortable compression socks for all walks of life, is pleased to announce its fourth annual Nurses Week celebration with a limited edition compression sock launch, annual fundraiser and nursing scholarship.

“Each year we look forward to celebrating the hard work and dedication shown by nurses day in and day out in communities across our country,” said Michelle Huie, founder of VIM & VIGR. “We are excited to receive a fresh round of scholarship applications and look forward to selecting two deserving winners this summer.”

In coordination, VIM & VIGR today launched its limited edition Sunnies graduated compression socks, designed in honor of nurses, and in hopes of adding a cheerful pop of sunshine to their daily uniform. Available in two compression levels, 15-20 mmHg and 20-30 mmHg, Sunnies (MSRP $38) feature a premium nylon blend and flexible, seamless toe pocket to provide extra comfort for all day wear. All VIM & VIGR socks feature graduated compression from ankle to calf with a contoured leg and heel for superior fit and benefits.

VIM & VIGR is also launching its annual Nurses Week fundraiser promotion. For every pair of socks purchased between April 29-May 12 on VIMVIGR.com, the company will donate $5 to its annual nursing scholarship fund.

2023 VIM & VIGR nursing scholarship winner Adriana Jones, a psychiatric mental health nursing student from Virginia said, “The opportunity has been amazing. You don’t see a lot of merit scholarships that are that straightforward, that honest, that generous. It’s really been very impactful on my life being a recipient. It alleviated a lot of financial burden and really gave me peace of mind to focus on school.”

VIM & VIGR’s 2024 nursing scholarship application window now open for submission through July 20 at 11:59PM MST. Two students will be awarded a scholarship of at least $3,500 each. Applicants must be in good academic standing with GPA of 3.0 or higher and qualifying degree programs include

Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and Licensed Practical Nurse. Interested applicants can apply online. The winners will be announced Aug. 15.

For more information on the scholarship application process, please visit https://vimvigr.com/pages/vim-vigr-nursing-scholarship.

About VIM & VIGR:

Based in Missoula, Mont. since 2013, VIM & VIGR designs and manufactures the highest-quality compression legwear to energize legs, reduce swelling, and alleviate achiness and heaviness. VIM & VIGR’s primary focus is to create true graduated compression socks, tights and sleeves that provide unparalleled fit, reliable compression and unique designs. Available in three compression levels, four fabrics and six sizes, VIM & VIGR products give people from all walks of life the support to work, play, travel and recover with vigor. For more information, visit vimvigr.com or follow @vimvigr.

Media Contact:

Catherine Donovan

Terra PR

323-708-6953

CatherineD@terrapublicrelations.com

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