Pro Football Hall of Fame, Smith+Nephew extend partnership through 2028

COMPANY NAMED ‘OFFICIAL JOINT REPLACEMENT AND SPORTS MEDICINE PARTNER’ OF HALL

The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Smith+Nephew, a global medical technology company, today announced an extension of their strategic partnership.

Under this renewal, Smith+Nephew will continue in its role as the “Official Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine partner” of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

This unique association is born from the commitment both Smith+Nephew and the Pro Football Hall of Fame share in advancing the quality of life for Hall of Famers, their families and their fans.

“We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” said Craig Gaffin, President of Global Orthopaedics for Smith+Nephew. “Our organizations share values and commitments that drive us every day - hard work, innovation, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. This partnership shines a spotlight on our commitment to helping patients who want to push past joint pain and return to life unlimited by connecting them with local healthcare providers who can help.”

Through community events, enshrinement week activities and continued involvement with the Hall, Smith+Nephew hopes to inspire those living with joint pain to take a step toward better movement and quality of life by seeking the care they need.

Known for their innovative technologies across specialisms such as surgical robotics, advanced implants and biologics that help the body heal itself, Smith+Nephew’s products include the CORI^TM Surgical System and CORI XT Handheld Robotics Platform, CORIOGRAPH™ pre-operative planning and modelling service, CATAYLSTEM Hip Solutions, REGENETEN™ Bioinductive Implant, the AETOS™ Shoulder System and the CARTIHEAL Agili-C cartilage repair implant.

Through these and others Smith+Nephew has helped millions of patients relieve pain and regain their active lives. “This is all about improving quality of life,” said Pat Lindesmith, Executive Vice President of Sponsorships & Partnerships at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “Smith+Nephew helps improve the lives of our members, and everyday hall of famers around the world.”

As part of the renewed partnership, Smith+Nephew will continue to play a prominent role at the enshrinement week festivities, including bringing its interactive booth to the Hall of Fame’s Sugardale Fan Fest, where Hall of Famers will make appearances. Smith+Nephew will also be the presenting sponsor of the Hall of Famer Walk – the Enshrinement Week event during which all returning Hall of Famers walk along George Halas Drive in Canton before taking their annual group photo on the steps of the museum.

A perfect embodiment of the partnership, the Hall of Famer Walk showcases the achievements of the Gold Jacket recipients and Smith+Nephew’s mission to restore movement to patients.

Smith+Nephew’s impact will extend beyond being identified as the Official Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine Partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Activation at “Salute to Greatness” golf events also has been added to the deeper relationship. Smith+Nephew will organize walks with local doctors, clinics and patients to promote the benefits of treating joint pain. These walks with Hall of Famers will take place on Sunday mornings during tournament weekends prior to the parings party. The first walk will take place June 14 in Dallas.

Contacts

HALL OF FAME:

Rich Desrosiers, Chief Communications & Content Officer

Rich.Desrosiers@ProFootballHOF.com; 330-588-3622

 

Jacob Ray, Communications & Content Manager

Jacob.Ray@ProFootballHOF.com; 330-588-3558

 

Nick Licata, Communications Coordinator

Nick.Licata@ProFootballHOF.com; 330-588-3614

Smith+Nephew:

Gina Kamler, Sr. Manager, Commercial Communications

gina.kamler@smith-nephew.com; 901-262-9070

Brad Merrick, Director, Consumer Communications

Brad.merrick@smith-nephew.com; 901-413-0526

 

About the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution with the Mission to Honor the Greatest of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence Together.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. AAM accreditation is national recognition for the museum’s commitment to excellence and the highest professional standards of museum operation and public service.

Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe travel to Canton annually to experience an inspirational, interactive museum that chronicles America’s most popular sport. Fans can also enjoy the Hall of Fame Store at the Hall, and online at shop.profootballhof.com, for merchandise from all 32 NFL clubs plus the Hall of Fame. Proceeds from the Store support the Hall’s Mission.

About Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew is a portfolio medical technology business focused on the repair, regeneration and replacement of soft and hard tissue. They exist to restore people’s bodies and their self-belief by using technology to take the limits off living and call this purpose ‘Life Unlimited’.

Their 17,500+ employees deliver this mission every day, making a difference in patients’ lives through the excellence of its product portfolio and the invention and application of new technologies across three global franchises: Orthopedics, Advanced Wound Management, and Sports Medicine & ENT.

For more information about Smith+Nephew, please visit www.smith-nephew.com/en-us and follow the company on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook