Virginia Beach-based brand continues mission to eliminate $50M in medical debt for veterans and first responders
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 4th, Born Primitive is launching a limited-edition commemorative version of its Savage 1 training shoe, created to honor the service, sacrifice, and resilience of America's first responders while raising funds to eliminate outstanding medical debt for veterans and first responders.
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