Washington, DC – January 19, 2010 – BrightLife Direct, a compression clothing distributor, recently donated several hundred pair of support stockings and orthotic shoes to the Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc. (TROSA).
“TROSA contacted us several years ago regarding their need for support hosiery,” said Kip Bright, president of BrightLife Direct. “Since that time, we have been making regular donations of compression stockings twice a year. This time, we added in some orthotic shoes as well.”
BrightLife Direct most recently sent 278 pair of women’s compression stockings and 8 pair of Orthaheel shoes. This is in addition to the 419 pair of support stockings sent in the spring of this year.
“Since the majority of the clients that TROSA works with are women, we send them what they can use the most,” said Bright. “They try to get people back into the work force. We try to send TROSA the sheer compression stockings when we can so that their clients can be dressed appropriately for work.”
Most of the people assisted by the non-profit organization based in Triangle, North Carolina have been struggling for more than 10 years. BrightLife Direct sends hundreds of stockings to TROSA each year. The donations are comprised of packages which have been previously opened by customers. People shopping online sometimes order several pair of compression socks in different sizes, rather than using the helpful size chart available on the BrightLife Direct website. The items that do not fit are returned. According to federal regulations, once these products have been opened and returned, they cannot be sold. Because the compression stockings, support hose and orthotic shoes have only been tried on, Brightlife Direct donates them to those in need.
For more information about receiving donations for non-profit organizations from BrightLife Direct, contact [email protected] or call 202-895-6945.
About TROSA: Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc. is an innovative, multi-year residential program located in Durham, North Carolina that enables substance abusers to be productive, recovering individuals by providing comprehensive treatment, work-based vocational training, education and continuing care.
About BrightLife Direct, Inc.: BrightLife Direct (http://www.brightlifedirect.com/) has been serving those who wear compression garments for more than 10 years. The Washington, DC-based company offers name brand products at discounted prices. This includes compression stockings from Jobst, Mediven, Sigvaris and Juzo. The company features a private label brand, Allegro stockings, which meets all rigorous testing standards and is available at 50% to 60% less than name brands. BrightLife Direct also offers arm compression sleeves for those with lymphedema, Orthaheel footwear for people requiring orthotics and products for plantar fasciitis treatment.
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Media Contact:
Kip Bright
President
BrightLife Direct, Inc.
4455 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite A800
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 895-6945
Fax: (202) 895-6948
[email protected]
http://www.brightlifedirect.com/
