LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE:HLF), a premier global nutrition company, today announced JDRF (formerly the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation) as the official nonprofit partner of the 2020 Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
“We are proud to work with an organization dedicated to ensuring no child has to live with type 1 diabetes,” said Ibi Montesino, senior vice president, and managing director, North America Region, Herbalife Nutrition.
JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funding research for type 1 diabetes (T1D), which affects more than one million Americans. In an effort to raise funds for this cause, Herbalife Nutrition has developed a dedicated fundraising platform to encourage those who want to raise funds on their own, as a team or as part of the corporate challenge. Interested participants can register by clicking Herbalife24 Triathlon JDRF Corporate Challenge. All proceeds raised through the fundraising platform will go to JDRF to help achieve their goal of a world without T1D.
"Curing type 1 diabetes (T1D) and improving lives is the driving mission of JDRF and we are thrilled to be the charity partner for Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles," said Judy Ranan, executive director, JDRF Los Angeles.
With more than 50 U.S. chapters and international affiliates and over a million volunteers, JDRF is dedicated to accelerating breakthroughs.
For more event details and information on the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, visit www.herbalife24tri.la and follow us on social media @Herbalife24Tri, #Herbalife24Tri.
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Herbalife Nutrition is a global company that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a proven business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers high-quality, science-backed products, sold in over 90 countries by entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company’s global campaign to eradicate hunger, Herbalife Nutrition is also committed to bringing nutrition and education to communities around the world.
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Released Jan 23, 2020 • 9:00am EST