Championing Women's Health: LOLA Partners with USC Athletics
Partnership Expands Access to Clean Period Care Products Across Select USC Athletic Venues
LOLA, a prominent name in clean period care, has embarked on a significant partnership with USC Athletics, thereby becoming the Official Clean Period Care Product Partner of USC Athletics. This collaboration promises to introduce LOLA's organic and high-quality period care products, which are composed of clean ingredients, via feminine hygiene dispensers strategically placed in select USC athletic venue restrooms. By doing this, they aim to support student-athletes, staff, and event attendees effectively.
Breaking Barriers to Access Period Care
LOLA’s initiative highlights the company's commitment to supporting environments that celebrate strength, confidence, and the empowerment of women. Their established presence in women’s sports—partnering with teams like the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx—illustrates their dedication to addressing the barriers surrounding period care access. The partnership with USC reflects a natural progression of this ongoing mission, as they seek to bring high-quality menstrual care into collegiate athletic settings where visibility and access remain pressing issues.
Access to essential period care products continues to pose challenges for many students across the nation. Reports indicate that one in four teens misses classes due to a lack of these critical supplies, with approximately 23% of students struggling to afford them. Overall, around one-fourth of teens and one-third of adults face difficulties related to period poverty. This situation disproportionately affects students of color and those from lower-income backgrounds. By placing period care dispensers in athletic venues, LOLA hopes to mitigate stigma while improving access to essential care products.
Empowering the Next Generation
Kelly Murphy, the General Manager of LOLA, articulated the brand's philosophy, stating, "At LOLA, we believe access to clean period care is essential to confidence and performance. Partnering with USC Athletics enables us to bring menstrual care into spaces that have historically overlooked such needs while providing athletes and fans with trusted products." This powerful message reflects LOLA's commitment to transforming the experience of menstrual care in high-visibility environments.
Community Engagement and Activism
In alignment with its mission to enhance community support, LOLA has organized a community event in collaboration with Happy Period, a pioneering Black-led menstrual movement. The event, set to take place during a highly anticipated USC men's basketball game, will feature discussions focused on menstrual equity and access led by Chelsea VonChaz, the founder of Happy Period. The event signifies LOLA's ongoing efforts to promote dialogue regarding hygiene accessibility and cultural change.
"LOLA's leadership and commitment have enabled Happy Period to work with USC Athletics, ensuring that this partnership emphasizes care, dignity, and community impact," says Chelsea VonChaz. "It exemplifies the positive changes that can occur when influence is wielded purposefully." This collaboration not only serves to provide essential products but also fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges many face.
Increased Visibility and Accessibility
Throughout the year, LOLA dispensers will be installed in select USC restrooms, providing vital support for players and attendees during competitions, practices, and events. The availability of these products is set to create a strengthened sense of community and acknowledgment of women’s needs in athletic realms.
About LOLA and Its Mission
LOLA is steadfast in its advocacy for women's health and safety, offering clean, organic period care and reproductive wellness products designed to promote comfort, control, and confidence, from puberty through menopause. Their focus on education, transparency, and inclusivity sets them apart in the industry, catering to the varied needs of women across different life stages.
About USC Athletics
USC Athletics boasts a history of excellence, integrity, and leadership in collegiate sports, fostering an environment that nurtures success within its athletic programs. The institution emphasizes the well-being of its student-athletes while promoting rigorous standards for performance and community involvement.
About Happy Period
Founded in 2015 by Chelsea VonChaz, Happy Period is a grassroots movement aimed at ensuring menstrual access and education. After witnessing an immediate need among vulnerable populations, VonChaz and her founding team set forth to address issues of menstrual care with dignity and cultural understanding. Chelsea VonChaz’s leadership has turned this initiative into a respected force for advocacy and support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the partnership between LOLA and USC Athletics?
The partnership aims to provide clean period care products to enhance access and support for student-athletes and fans during athletic events.
How does LOLA's initiative address period poverty?
By placing period care dispensers in athletic venues, LOLA seeks to improve accessibility and reduce the stigma associated with menstruation.
What events are planned to promote menstrual equity?
LOLA is hosting a community event in collaboration with Happy Period, focusing on menstrual equity during a USC basketball game.
Who is the founder of Happy Period?
Happy Period was founded by Chelsea VonChaz, who is an advocate for menstrual education and access.
What products does LOLA offer?
LOLA provides organic and clean period care products designed to support women's health throughout various life stages.
