Locally Based Ankle Brace Brand Teams Up In a Small Business Partnership with Cleveland Cavaliers and Eleven Sports Media
CLEVELAND, OH — [June 4, 2025] — Vero Ankle®, a physician-founded company committed to redefining ankle recovery through innovation and science, has been named an official Small Business Partner of the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of a multi-year initiative led by Eleven Sports Media.
The collaboration is part of a larger effort to elevate locally-owned small and midsize businesses in Northeast Ohio. Spearheaded by Eleven Sports Media—a UK-based firm specializing in community-focused sports partnerships—the program provides strategic marketing exposure to regional businesses through Cavaliers platforms.
“We’re honored to become a Small Business Partner of the Cleveland Cavaliers,” said Bryan Den Hartog, M.D., Co-Founder of Vero Ankle®. “As a company rooted in orthopedic expertise and headquartered in Ohio, this partnership gives us an incredible platform to share our story and support even more people in their recovery journey.”
This partnership gives us an incredible platform to share our story and support even more people in their recovery journey.”
Launched by orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons, Vero Ankle® is best known for its Vero Ankle® Brace, a clinically-informed, low-profile brace designed to aid recovery from common ankle injuries such as sprains, tendonitis, and post-surgical healing. Featuring BioMemory™ material that mirrors natural ligament function, the brace provides dynamic stability while supporting mobility—a breakthrough in how people approach ankle rehabilitation and injury prevention.
Through the Cavaliers' Small Business Partner Program, Vero Ankle® will benefit from:
- In-arena exposure during Cavs’ home games at the iconic Rocket Arena.
- Ongoing community engagement opportunities alongside the Cavaliers and Eleven Sports Media.
- Digital visibility on Cavs social media channels.
“The Cavaliers’ commitment to Northeast Ohio’s business community is what makes this opportunity so meaningful,” said Vero Ankle® Co-Founder David Kay, M.D. “We’re excited to contribute to the region’s entrepreneurial momentum and share our mission with fans and families who value health, mobility, and long-term wellness.”
This partnership positions Vero Ankle® to expand its visibility while staying true to its Ohio roots and physician-led mission. For more information, visit www.veroankle.com.
