U.S Sports Scholarships is delighted to officially announce our official new sponsor ConnectCareHero.
Connect Care Hero was established in 2015 when founder Osvaldo Montelongo had to make a very difficult decision of moving his 80 year old Spanish speaking father, Abraham, into a senior living community in Chicago because of his advanced dementia. For the following 4 years, the journey was tough, difficult and socially lonely as they learned first-hand what senior living lacked for 1st generation residents & families. From staying connected with loved ones to cultural understanding of personal needs of a resident to meet holistic needs through food and social engagement. That’s where ConnectCareHero was born — to help senior living combat social isolation using culturally engaging programming. Long before even needing a nursing home to take care of his dad, there were so many moments leading up to it that he could have used interventions and resources to keep him healthy and connected. Today ConnectCareHero not only helps senior living communities digitalise their activities departments but also works with other healthcare organisations to keep their older adults ageing healthy in their home using culturally rich live virtual classes. ConnectCareHero’s mission is simple, helping older adults stay socially engaged through relevant live activity programming to help combat social isolation and promote healthy ageing.
Eddie Morales, Manager of Strategic Initiatives at ConnectCareHero stated: “ConnectCareHero is thrilled to team up with US Sports Scholarships. As a team filled with former college-athletes, we recognise the importance of student-athletes getting exposure for educational and athletic opportunities. We love the mission that US Sports Scholarships has to empower athletes, while also elevating our mission for healthcare. ”
Our Managing Director Liam Barrett said the following regarding the partnership: “The whole team is so excited to be partnering and working closely with the ConnectCareHero team who provide an incredible platform that is life changing not only for the ageing community but also their family and friends. We thank them for supporting us and becoming our official sponsor and we’re looking forward to working with them and helping grow their presence internationally in the upcoming years.”