During a special recognition ceremony on Thursday, August 6, The Education Foundation of Collier County — Champions For Learning honored Arthrex, Inc. for its long-standing commitment to supporting students and educators in Collier County. In recognition of over 20 years of giving to the organization, Arthrex was added to Champions For Learning’s Visionary Trust Wall, which celebrates transformational philanthropic partners whose generosity has advanced the organization’s mission and impact.
Since making its first gift in 2005, Arthrex has been a dedicated partner in our mission to serve as a catalyst for education success by investing in Collier’s students and educators. Over the past two decades, the company has supported a wide range of Champions For Learning programs, including Student Programs, Classroom Grants for teachers, the Golden Apple teacher recognition program, sponsored special events, and directly supported the organization’s mission.
Most recently, Arthrex awarded a grant in 2025 to support Champions For Learning’s Student Programs. These programs provide students from low-income families with personalized coaching, mentorship, college and career readiness workshops, and guidance through the college admissions, scholarship, and financial aid processes. By helping students navigate pathways that may otherwise seem out of reach, this support opens doors for students who face major barriers to achieve postsecondary success.
“Access to opportunity remains one of the greatest challenges facing students in our community,” said Dr. Eric Williams, President and CEO of Champions For Learning. “Without the guidance and support needed to navigate educational and career pathways, many talented students may never realize their full potential. Arthrex’s investment over the past two decades has helped us remove those barriers, opening doors to brighter futures for students and strengthening our community for generations to come.”
The partnership between Arthrex and Champions For Learning extends beyond financial contributions. Arthrex actively encourages employee engagement through volunteerism, with team members serving in a variety of roles across the organization. Employees have participated as student mentors, career exploration panelists, and committee members supporting educator recognition and development programs.
About Champions For Learning™
Founded in 1990, the Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for educational success by investing in Collier’s students and educators. Our Student Programs are designed to equip and prepare students for their future learning and career goals, and our Educator Programs are designed to value, empower, and support our educators to experience professional success. Recognized as the education foundation serving Collier County by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, Champions For Learning serves as a unifying force within the community by driving collective action towards the common goal of student and educator success.
Champions For Learning is a volunteer driven organization. Nearly 450 individuals volunteered with us last year, dedicating over 6,700 hours to our organization. Champions For Learning’s dedicated volunteers and a committed administrative team reflect our mission to serve as a catalyst for educational success. For more information about Champions For Learning or to see more of our work, visit our website www.ChampionsForLearning.org.
About Arthrex, Inc.
Arthrex, headquartered in Naples, Florida, is a global medical device company and leader in multispecialty minimally invasive surgical technology innovation, scientific research, manufacturing and medical education. The company has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and sports medicine and develops more than 1,000 new products and related procedures annually to advance patient care across orthopedics, trauma, spine, arthroplasty, cardiothoracic, and numerous other surgical specialties and biologic technologies. Arthrex also specializes in the latest 4K multispecialty surgical visualization and OR integration technology solutions. For more information, visit Arthrex.com.