SanMar
A purpose-driven partnership to power progress and support a future free from type 1 diabetes
Creating Meaningful Connections to Improve Lives
SanMar is the largest supplier of wholesale imprintable apparel in the United States.
Founded more than 50 years ago, the company is known for its value-driven leadership, long-standing customer relationships, and commitment to ethical sourcing.
Their mission is simple but powerful: “We serve with care and integrity, positively impacting lives, to inspire pride and belonging,” with the vision of becoming A Canvas for Good.
SanMar in Action
SanMar’s support takes many forms, demonstrating their commitment to leadership, visibility, and heart to change the future of type 1 diabetes.
Here’s how SanMar powers progress:
- National Series Sponsor of the Breakthrough T1D Walk
- Local Presenting Sponsor of the Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes event in Seattle
- Robust employee engagement through Walk teams and volunteerism
- Executive advocacy and visibility including President Jeremy Lott’s service on Breakthrough T1D’s International Board of Directors
- Purpose-led culture that embraces community well-being and shared progress
- Visibility support through branded apparel and event presence
SanMar’s range of involvement reflects the many ways partners can align their values with Breakthrough T1D’s mission and contribute to meaningful change.
Their involvement goes beyond sponsorship, including community engagement, employee involvement, and purpose-driven leadership that helps raise awareness and accelerate progress.
Our values, our purpose statement as a company is to create meaningful connections to elevate lives. Breakthrough T1D’s mission of curing diabetes fits really well with that idea, especially knowing how many people are touched by type 1 diabetes.”
At the Forefront of Change
Breakthrough T1D is leading a new era of progress in T1D research and advocacy.
From cutting-edge advancements in cell therapies and disease-modifying treatments to efforts that expand early detection and access to care, the pace of scientific progress has never been more promising.
San Mar’s support plays a vital role in helping move these breakthroughs forward. By aligning their values with bold action, SanMar is helping accelerate change and improve the lives of millions of people impacted by type 1 diabetes.
A Shared Commitment to Improving Lives
SanMar’s partnership with Breakthrough T1D is both personal and purposeful. After SanMar President Jeremy Lott’s son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the connection to the mission became deeply real. As conversations unfolded across the company, it became clear that many SanMar employees had also been impacted by T1D.
Team Spotlight: Join SanMar at the Walk
Every year, SanMar employees across the country show up to support the Breakthrough T1D Walk. From Seattle to cities across the country, their teams walk in honor of loved ones, coworkers, and the larger T1D Community.
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