Merz Aesthetics & NC Courage Extend Partnership to Empower Women in 2025
Merz Aesthetics, the largest global company solely focused on medical aesthetics, has announced the continuation of its collaboration with the North Carolina Courage—an NWSL team based in Cary, North Carolina—for the fourth year in a row.
“We’re proud to extend our partnership with NC Courage, an organization that shares our core values around confidence and empowering women,” said Patrick Urban, President of Merz Aesthetics North America. “Our dedication to strengthening community engagement and supporting programs for women remains steadfast, and this partnership plays a key role in that mission.”
As part of the renewed collaboration, Merz Aesthetics will once again sponsor the NC Courage’s ‘Woman of the Match’ award. This honor, presented at each home game throughout the season, recognizes a woman making a meaningful impact within the Raleigh or greater Triangle area. Now in its second year, the initiative continues to spotlight local women who inspire and uplift others through their community contributions. The first award recipient of the season will be announced during the Courage’s home opener on March 22, 2025.
“Our partnership with Merz Aesthetics has been incredibly impactful over the years, and we’re excited to carry that momentum into 2025,” said Francie Gottsegen, President of NC Courage. “Both our organizations are driven by a shared purpose of uplifting women—especially in sports—and this collaboration has only grown stronger with time. As our club and the league continue to evolve, having the support of trusted partners like Merz Aesthetics is essential. We appreciate their commitment to helping us build an exceptional environment for our players, staff, and community.”
Additionally, for the third consecutive season, Merz Aesthetics will welcome their corporate partner, Dress for Success Triangle, to the home opener. The nonprofit’s mobile ‘Confidence Boutique’ will be on-site on March 22 to collect new and gently used professional handbags. This initiative unites the local community behind Dress for Success Triangle’s mission to empower women in Raleigh by providing them with business attire and career development resources to help them thrive professionally and personally. Attendees who donate to the handbag drive will have a chance to win an autographed NC Courage jersey.
“We’re proud to extend our partnership with NC Courage, an organization that shares our core values around confidence and empowering women,” said Patrick Urban, President of Merz Aesthetics North America. “Our dedication to strengthening community engagement and supporting programs for women remains steadfast, and this partnership plays a key role in that mission.”
As part of the renewed collaboration, Merz Aesthetics will once again sponsor the NC Courage’s ‘Woman of the Match’ award. This honor, presented at each home game throughout the season, recognizes a woman making a meaningful impact within the Raleigh or greater Triangle area. Now in its second year, the initiative continues to spotlight local women who inspire and uplift others through their community contributions. The first award recipient of the season will be announced during the Courage’s home opener on March 22, 2025.
“Our partnership with Merz Aesthetics has been incredibly impactful over the years, and we’re excited to carry that momentum into 2025,” said Francie Gottsegen, President of NC Courage. “Both our organizations are driven by a shared purpose of uplifting women—especially in sports—and this collaboration has only grown stronger with time. As our club and the league continue to evolve, having the support of trusted partners like Merz Aesthetics is essential. We appreciate their commitment to helping us build an exceptional environment for our players, staff, and community.”
Additionally, for the third consecutive season, Merz Aesthetics will welcome their corporate partner, Dress for Success Triangle, to the home opener. The nonprofit’s mobile ‘Confidence Boutique’ will be on-site on March 22 to collect new and gently used professional handbags. This initiative unites the local community behind Dress for Success Triangle’s mission to empower women in Raleigh by providing them with business attire and career development resources to help them thrive professionally and personally. Attendees who donate to the handbag drive will have a chance to win an autographed NC Courage jersey.
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