West Wake News

Merz Aesthetics has announced the continuation of its partnership with the North Carolina Courage, a National Women's Soccer League team based in Cary, North Carolina. This marks the fourth consecutive year of collaboration between the two organizations.

Patrick Urban, President of Merz Aesthetics North America, expressed pride in continuing the partnership: "We are proud to continue our partnership with the NC Courage, an organization aligned in our shared values of the importance of confidence and empowerment of women." He emphasized their commitment to community development and supporting women's programs.

The partnership includes sponsoring the 'Woman of the Match' award for each home game this season. The award will recognize women who have made significant impacts in Raleigh or the broader North Carolina Triangle community. The first honoree for this season will be acknowledged during the NC Courage home opener on March 22, 2025.

Courage President Francie Gottsegen commented on the collaboration: "Merz Aesthetics has been an incredible partner for several years, and we are excited to see this collaboration continue in 2025. Our two organizations came together through a shared commitment to empower and support women in sports."

Additionally, Dress for Success Triangle, a corporate partner of Merz Aesthetics, will have its mobile 'Confidence Boutique' at the home opener. They will collect new and gently used professional handbags as part of their mission to empower Raleigh women economically.

NC Courage is entering its ninth season in 2025. Formed when Steve Malik purchased and relocated Western New York Flash to Cary, they have claimed seven league trophies since starting play in 2017.

Merz Aesthetics is a global medical aesthetics business with headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., and a presence in 90 countries. Part of Merz Group founded in 1908, it aims to empower people worldwide through its products.