If I have seen further than others it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.
– Isaac Newton
In addition to our commitment to our customers and employees, we believe it’s important to give back through volunteering and charitable donations.
Aleva Stores is a proud sponsor of the Make-A-Wish® Michigan Foundation. 99% of doctors say wishes help relieve families from traumatic stress, with 87% of alumni stating their wish was a turning point in their treatment. As of today, 11,000 Michigan wises have come true because of the network of supporters.
House brand Stego makes a Charity Series sock, with 25% of the purchase price going to Make-A-Wish® Michigan. Additionally, house medical brand VenActive offers a One Pair Purchased, One Pair Donated program.
Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) is a volunteer operated nonprofit based in Wisconsin founded by a breast cancer survivor who later developed lymphedema. HEW’s goal is to educate, encourage and empower those with lymphedema. Their Compression Garment Fund is Wisconsin’s first and only financial aid program helping Lymphedema survivors obtain their medically needed compression garments.
Ninjas Fighting Lymphedema is a nonprofit that was established by lymphedema patient and spokesperson, Amy Rivera to build the lymphedema community and give them a voice. NFLF helps patients, schools, hospitals, nonprofits and communities to better respond to the lymphedema epidemic. They educate, advocate and empower individuals and organizations to take an active role in creating awareness and spreading hope.