Sun Life U.S. and Royals Charities team up for #StrikeoutDiabetes with $50,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 20, 2023

"We are committed to supporting the Kansas City community and helping people access the care and services they need to live healthier lives," said Joi Tillman, chief commercial dental officer, Sun Life U.S. "We are proud to continue this partnership with Royals Charities and support Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, an organization that provides impactful programs to children and families in need."

Now in its sixth year, #StrikeoutDiabetes has raised more than $180,000 for organizations in Kansas City that provide health programs for underserved communities. Sun Life is strongly focused on broadening access to care and benefits, and working with partners like the Royals to support local organizations that help people live healthier lives and avoid or manage conditions like diabetes.

"Support from generous partners like Sun Life and the Royals allows us to continue providing important programs to the Greater Kansas City community," said Jason Roth, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. "It is so important to teach kids about health and fitness and help them embrace lifelong healthy habits."

"For years, Royals Charities has supported the work that Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City does to provide opportunities for youth in our community," said Amy Gale, senior director of Community Impact and executive director of Royals Charities. "We're grateful to partner with Sun Life to continue these efforts, knowing that donations like this will allow more opportunities for children in Kansas City to learn how to keep their bodies healthy in the future."

In addition to Royals Charities, Sun Life partners with the Boston Celtics to raise money for community health and fitness programs. Sun Life is also a national sponsor of the American Diabetes Association's Project Power program, and offers the Team Up Against Diabetes grant program, which supports several local organizations around the country each year. Globally, Sun Life has donated more than $37 million globally to diabetes causes. For more information about Sun Life's partnerships and diabetes-focused programs, visit www.sunlife.com/usdiabetes.