How to Help
National Sponsors
Our National Sponsors play an important role in helping the American Diabetes Association raise much needed funds to bring us closer to finding a cure for the disease, increase awareness and improve 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.
For more than 21 years Bank of America® has been working to change the future of diabetes and stop diabetes through the Bank of America Affinity Credit Card program.The Association receives a contribution for every new account that is opened or renewed and for every $100.00 of net retail purchases. An extension of their donation program includes the Unite.Give.CureTM Visa® Check Card; a collaboration with the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association, which enables customers to give back and show their loyalty to their favorite charity.Bank of America has contributed more than $2.6 million dollars to the Association.
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a leading provider of premium delicatessen products, is a supporter of the American Diabetes Association School Walk for Diabetes program. Throughout 2009, Boar's Head and the Association are working together to champion the cause of diabetes prevention by promoting healthy lifestyle options through good eating habits and physical fitness.
Campbell's Soup Company V8 Brand is working with the American Diabetes Association to educate people on simple ways to eat healthier and live better. Thanks in part to the support from the V8 brand, the Association developed a comprehensive guide entitled What Can I Eat? that is available free of charge. To receive your copy call the toll free number (800-DIABETES). In addition, the V8 brand sponsors the monthly Ask the Nutritionist on diabetes.org where people can ask questions related to diabetes and nutrition.
Hill & Valley — a leading U.S. manufacturer of sugar-free and no-sugar added bakery products —supports the Association's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes event. Through their relationship with local grocery retailers located in more than 20 markets across the country, Hill & Valley is helping to increase awareness of diabetes and encourage consumers to support the cause by participating in the Step Out events. In addition, they provide complimentary refreshments for walkers through special Step Out Cafés in select markets.
Kmart Pharmacy is helping stop diabetes by raising funds through their annual in-store Step Out: Fight Diabetes Pin-up campaign. In addition, Kmart Pharmacy is creating awareness around the importance of preventing and managing diabetes to their customers by hosting Diabetes Days in their pharmacies across the country and distributing educational information.
Merisant Company, the makers of Equal® Sweetener, has been a national sponsor of the American Diabetes Association for more than 16 years and recently their PureVia® brand also became a supporter. Both Equal and PureVia support the Association's premier fundraising event, Step Out: Walk To Fight Diabetes and promote healthy eating options for people living with diabetes.In addition to the brands financial commitment, their support includes promotion of the walk event in their national print advertising and direct mail campaigns.
Nutrisystem D, a product of Nutrisystem, a leading developer of weight loss products and services is supporting the American Diabetes Association as a National Sponsor of Stop Diabetes. Nutrisystem D will work with the Association to help educate consumers and healthcare professionals about the importance of healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight for people with type 2 diabetes, and promote Stop Diabetes messages through cause-related campaigns. 
