KANSAS
CITY, Mo., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun
Life U.S. has teamed up for the seventh year with The Kansas City
Royals Foundation for "#StrikeoutDiabetes," which supports local
community organizations helping people manage their health and
avoid type 2 diabetes. This year Sun Life and the Royals raised
money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City. With strong performances
on the mound from Seth Lugo,
Michael Wacha and Cole Ragans, Royals pitching raised $50,000, which was presented to the Boys and
Girls Clubs at Wednesday night's game against the Detroit
Tigers.
"We work hard to help our kids understand the importance of
health and fitness and embrace healthy lifestyle habits. Support
from partners like Sun Life and the Royals make this possible,"
said Jason Roth, president and CEO,
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas
City. "It's also great for these kids to see support from
their local team, and know they matter in the community."
#StrikeoutDiabetes has raised more than $230,000 for non-profit organizations in
Kansas City. As a benefits
provider, Sun Life is strongly focused on helping broaden access to
care, working with philanthropic partners to support programs that
serve vulnerable communities.
"The Royals have been a great partner in supporting community
programs that help people get the care they need," said
Joi Tillman, president, Group
Benefits, Sun Life U.S. "We have many colleagues working and living
in Greater Kansas City, and we
appreciate seeing the programs and services the Boys and Girls Club
provides. We look forward to continuing to work with the Royals and
helping the people of Kansas City
live healthier lives."
Sun Life has been a partner of the Royals since 2017 and
conducts similar programs in partnership with the Boston Celtics
and Maine Celtics.
"We appreciate partners like Sun Life, who enthusiastically
support programs that bring the Kansas City
community together," said Amy
Gale, senior director of Community Impact and executive
director, The Kansas City Royals Foundation. "#StrikeoutDiabetes is
a great way for us to engage our fans and show them our commitment
to helping the youth of our city learn healthy habits that will
stay with them into adulthood."
Sun Life U.S. also offers the Health Access grant program, which
supports grassroots organizations around the country providing
health and dental services to underserved communities. DentaQuest,
part of Sun Life U.S., offers the Health Access Hero Awards, which
recognize work being done to help people with the greatest needs
and fewest resources. At local and national levels, Sun Life U.S.
has been a sponsor of the American Diabetes Association since 2015.
Globally, Sun Life has donated more than $37
million to diabetes and health causes. Learn more about Sun
Life's partnerships and diabetes programs.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading
international financial services organization providing asset
management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual
and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of
markets worldwide, including Canada, the United
States, the United Kingdom,
Ireland, Hong Kong, the
Philippines, Japan,
Indonesia, India, China,
Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30,
2024, Sun Life had total assets under management of
C$1.46 trillion. For more
information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New
York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the
ticker symbol SLF.
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and
government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans
access the healthcare and coverage they need. Through employers,
industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a
portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision,
disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical
stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. Sun Life employs
more than 8,500 people in the U.S., including associates in our
partner dental practices and affiliated companies in asset
management. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life
Assurance Company of Canada
(Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except
in New York, where policies are
issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.)
(Lansing, Mich.). For more
information visit our website and newsroom.
The Kansas City Royals Foundation
The Kansas City
Royals Foundation (formerly Royals Charities) uses the power of
sport to improve the lives of Kansas Citians by supporting
education and literacy efforts, promoting healthy and active
communities, uplifting our military and veterans, and more. Since
its inception in 2001, The Royals Foundation has donated more than
$25 million in grants to hundreds of
local nonprofits, including $2.8
million in 2023.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
For over a century,
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas
City has provided youth ages 5-18 a fun and safe environment
to learn, play, meet new friends, and grow -- with particular
emphasis on youth who need us most. From sports, digital arts and
media to group activities and tutoring, the Clubs provide caring
adult mentors, friendship, and high-impact youth development
programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours.
Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character,
citizenship, and healthy lifestyles to nearly 1,000 area youth each
day. Whether it is learning how an individual can make a difference
in their community or how to swim – the Clubs strive to help youth
feel important and put their dreams of a Great Future within
reach.
More information about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City can be found online at
www.helpkckids.org or facebook.com/helpkckids.
Media contacts
Devon Fernald
Sun Life U.S.
Devon.Portney.Fernald@sunlife.com
781-800-3609
Connect with Sun Life U.S.
https://www.facebook.com/SLFUnitedStates
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sun-life-financial
Sharita Hutton
Sr. Director of Communication Strategy
Kansas City Royals
Sharita.Hutton@royals.com
816-504-4398
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