National Sponsors
American Diabetes Association’s National Sponsors play an important role in helping raise much needed funds to bring us closer to finding a cure for the disease, increasing awareness, and improving the lives of people affected by diabetes and those at risk. We thank the following National Sponsors for their valuable support; and we urge other companies to support the diabetes community through the programs and events of the American Diabetes Association.
Cintas
Cintas Corporation is a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA). Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and training and compliance courses. Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. As part of Cintas’s three-year collaboration with the ADA, the First Aid & Safety division will provide their First Aid Cabinets to support all ADA Camps across the country; as well as support the promotion of educational content focusing on diabetes management and education for individuals living with diabetes.
Idaho Potato Commission
The Idaho Potato Commission is a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and participant in the Better Choices for Life Program. Together, the Idaho Potato Commission and the ADA will enhance the understanding of nutrition and how potatoes can be part of a healthy eating plan for people with, or at risk for, diabetes. Idaho Potatoes can be a nutritious and healthy source of carbohydrates when service size and preparation recommendations are followed. Fresh Idaho Potatoes are the first starchy vegetable to meet the ADA’s Better Choices for Life guidelines.
Parodontax
Parodontax, a leading gum health brand helping millions of people improve their gum health each year via a range science-backed oral care products, is a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA). Together, parodontax and the ADA are raising awareness on the importance of building good oral care habits for people with, or at risk for, diabetes through the development of educational tools and resources focused on oral health and diabetes management.
Prince Hall Shriners
Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine Inc. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.-Prince Hall Shriners) and the Imperial Court, an Auxiliary of the Prince Hall Shriners, National Sponsors of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), embraces the fundamental principles of the Masonic Order by enhancing community visibility through vibrant charity work and colorful annual parades. With over 270 constituent temples and courts and a membership of over 25,000 worldwide, Prince Hall Shriners is a fraternal and charitable organization supporting causes like the NAACP, Legal Defense Fund, Urban League, St. Jude Hospital, voter registration, Shriners as Mentors, along with annual contributions to institutions of higher learning. Founded by John George Jones in 1893, the Prince Hall Shriners has a rich history transcending the evolution of cultures and time.
As part of its collaboration with the ADA, the organization provides substantial grants for medical research. Their contributions also focus on health wellness educational initiatives that highlight diabetes management and awareness, showcasing its dedication to the wellbeing and personal development of its members and communities throughout the United States and the world.
The Prince Hall Shriners is also a member of The Striker Society of the ADA.
Splenda
Heartland Food Products Group, the maker of Splenda® Brands, is committed to helping people with diabetes and prediabetes live happier, healthier, and longer lives by making it easier to reduce sugar. In addition to making sweetener products and diabetes nutrition shakes, Heartland provides educational resources to both consumers and health care professionals that feature practical tips for healthful eating and diabetes management information. 2024 marks the 25th birthday of the Splenda brand and is the #1 sweetener brand recommended by doctors and dietitians.
As a proud sponsor of the American Diabetes Association’s® Diabetes Food Hub®, Splenda® offers a variety of recipes from appetizers and entrees to drinks and desserts.
Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial, a leader in employee benefits and stop-loss solutions in the United States, is working with the ADA to help raise awareness of the impact of diabetes and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle; and, as a National Sponsor of the ADA’s Call to Congress, Sun Life helps to elevate diabetes awareness and the vital need to engage the U.S. Congress to do more to support diabetes research, education, programs, access, and affordability.
VSP Vision Care
As the largest and only national not-for-profit vision benefits company, VSP™ Vision Care provides affordable access to high quality eye care and eyewear for more than 85 million members through a network of more than 41,000 doctors. A leader in health-focused vision care, VSP, is a national sponsor of American Diabetes Association and the Focus on Diabetes® eye health initiative and is committed to raising awareness of the crucial role optometrists play in preserving the sight of the 133 million Americans living with diabetes and prediabetes.
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