OrthoPediatrics was named the World Pediatric Project's 2020 Corporate Champion of the Year, according to a Dec. 3 press release.
WPP is a nonprofit organization whose programs connect children from low-resource countries with surgical care, the release said. More than 100 children have benefited from OrthoPediatrics through provisions of implants, equipment and financial sponsorships, according to Kate Corbett, WPP senior program director.
"We are humbled by WPP's recognition of OrthoPediatrics and are delighted to partner with a mission-driven organization that shares our passion for improving the quality of children's lives," Mark Throdahl, CEO of OrthoPediatrics, said in the release. "We look forward to continuing our efforts to advance the field of pediatric orthopedic surgery."
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