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SKILLMAN, N.J. — Tylenol is taking a bold step to address the inequities faced by women in sports. In partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation® (WSF), Tylenol has launched the Athlete Recovery and Care Commitment Grant to provide financial and emotional support to elite women athletes recovering from injuries.
Women athletes are underfunded at a 3-1 ratio in comparison to male counterparts during times of injury and setback. Tylenol aims to break down barriers to care that can prevent injured athletes from reaching their full potential, and has recognized 10 elite women athletes from across the nation by awarding them the Athlete Recovery and Care Commitment Grant.
To support injured women athletes facing painful setbacks, Tylenol and WSF, are providing funding as each Grant recipient rehabs to get back into the game and continue their pursuit of greatness. Each athlete will receive $10,000 to supplement the financial burden caused by medical bills and injury rehabilitation. Additionally, the athletes will receive increased visibility through the brand’s social media platforms to inspire further support for them during their journey to recovery.
The Care Commitment by Tylenol is part of the long-standing commitment of the pain relief brand to demonstrate Care Without Limits, not only providing support for the physical pain but also the mental and financial hardships women athletes face in the hopes of positively impacting the outcome of their journeys.
“With this funding in sponsorship with the Women’s Sports Foundation, 10 athletes will be able to better focus on their physical and mental recovery to get back on the field and continue their dreams of athletic success without financial stress,” said Jen Gow, Head of US Pain at Kenvue. “Tylenol® has longstanding equity as the #1 doctor recommended brand of pain relief and recognizes that pursuing greatness hurts.”
“We at the Women’s Sports Foundation are honored to partner with Tylenol to champion the resilience and potential of women athletes,” said WSF CEO Danette Leighton. “The Athlete Recovery and Care Commitment Grant is not just about aiding recovery—it’s about empowering these remarkable individuals to reclaim their path to greatness and inspiring all of us with their determination and resilience.”
In collaboration with WSF, Tylenol has selected:
- Shakira Austin, Basketball
Shakira is a professional basketball player who has played on Team USA as well as the WNBA 2022 All-Rookie team. Shakira is currently recovering from a torn labrum injury in her right hip. - Hope Bravo, Trampoline and Tumbling Gymnastics
Hope is a professional trampoline and tumbling gymnast, who has competed at multiple World Championships. Hope is currently recovering from a second Achilles rupture. - Francesca Corbett, Badminton
Francesca is a professional badminton player, winning the USA’s first-ever medal at the BWF World Junior Championships. Francesca is currently recovering from a labral tear in her right hip. - Rachel Dincoff, Track and Field (Discus)
Rachel is a member of the 2020 USA Olympic Track & Field team, competing in the 2022 World Athletics Championship. Rachel is currently recovering from her third Achilles rupture surgery. - Tori Franklin, Track and Field
Tori is a professional track and field athlete, holding 3x American records, 6 of the top American All-Time marks, and is the first American woman to ever medal in a World Championship. Tori is currently recovering from a torn plantar aponeurosis. - Isabel Ivey, Swimming
Isabel is a member of the USA National Swimming team, placing third place at the 2024 Olympic Trials in the 200 IM. Isabel is currently recovering from a meniscus tear. - Janee’ Kassanavoid, Track and Field (Hammer Throw)
Janee’ is a professional hammer thrower and a 2x world medalist. Janee’ is currently recovering from a tear in her right lateral meniscus and left shoulder labrum. - Gabriela Leon, Track and Field (Pole Vault)
Gabriela is a member of the USA World Track & Field Team, placing third at the 2024 Indoor Nationals. Gabriela is currently recovering from a tear in both proximal hamstrings, tendinosis to both hamstring tendons and a tear in her right hamstring tendon. - Sarah Warren, Long Track Speedskating
Sarah is a member of the U.S. National Long Track Speedskating Team and earned a Silver Medal at the 2024 World Championships in Team Sprint. Sarah is currently recovering from a torn meniscus and has had 4 orthopedic surgeries on her knees and ankle since April 2024. Prior to April, Sarah has come back from six previous knee surgeries, including two ACL reconstructions. - Jessica Woodard, Track and Field (Shot Put)
Jessica is a professional track and field athlete who is a 2022 World Finalist and 2022 NACAC Silver Medalist. Jessica is currently recovering from a high-grade sports hernia and athletic pubalgia.
The grant application will re-open later this year and an additional 10 elite women athletes will be selected for $10,000 in funding to support their recovery journey after being sidelined by injury.
- Visit www.womenssportsfoundation.org to learn more about the grant and to be considered for future funding.
- Followers can stay up to date on the latest from the grant program by following @tylenol on Instagram and @tylenol_us on TikTok.
