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Ashley Teams Up with City of Hope to Spotlight Diabetes Awareness

November 3, 2022  by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry   

Ashley is spotlighting City of Hope and The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 diabetes, with the goal of educating consumers on the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and City of Hope's approach to developing next-generation therapies, tackling complications and ultimately, uncovering cures.

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can cause serious and life-threatening complications over time. Diabetes incidence is growing in the United States, and there is an urgent need for better prevention, treatment and cures.

The co-branded campaign with Ashley aims to feature City of Hope's expertise and groundbreaking milestones as well as to raise funds toward new medical advancements.

The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 Diabetes, established by a cornerstone donation from the Wanek Family, has helped City of Hope make monumental medical advancements since 2017, including 36 new discoveries, 21 patents, six clinical trials and over 385 publications. These findings have revolutionized the way diabetes is understood around the world.

"The work that City of Hope is doing is groundbreaking. Its research has revolutionized the understanding and treatment of diabetes and is going to improve the lives of many affected by this disease," said Todd Wanek, President and CEO, Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC.

Wanek continued, "We are honored to partner with City of Hope, and we hope the campaign will educate others on how this disease affects people we know and love and how we can rally together to find a cure."

"Through the generosity of the Wanek family and gifts from additional donors and foundations, City of Hope has advanced key areas of research in the treatment of type 1 and prevention of type 2 diabetes," said Debbie Thurmond, Ph.D., director of City of Hope's Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute.

"City of Hope's areas of research include identifying biomarkers that help predict and prevent diabetes, using immunotherapies to stop the attack on beta cells, gene editing to prevent diabetic complications, and taping into the knowledge of a team of experts who are studying the intersection between cancer and diabetes."

"We are deeply grateful to the Wanek family for their generosity and look forward to continued collaboration," Thurmond added.

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC will also host the awareness campaign across its North American facilities, engaging over 15,000 employees in learning more about diabetes, research efforts and prevention measures. The facilities will also provide diabetes checks at on-site wellness clinics.

You can follow the campaign on Ashley's Instagram or website, where you can learn more and donate toward City of Hope research and medical advancements or visit your local Ashley store. You can also follow City of Hope's Facebook and Instagram or visit CityofHope.org/diabetes-Ashley.