Sun Life extends collaboration with the American Diabetes Association to continue support of youth initiative Project Power

Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) renewed its national collaboration with the American Diabetes Association to support Project Power for youth through 2028.

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Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) renewed its national collaboration with the American Diabetes Association to support Project Power for youth through 2028. Sun Life will invest $125,000 annually, totaling $250,000, to reach 5,000 youth via 100+ community organizations and 250+ trained facilitators and volunteers.

Since 2021, Project Power has reached roughly 60,000 families, including more than 10,000 youth in 2025, and reports strong gains in health knowledge, confidence and activity levels.

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Key Figures

Annual Project Power funding: $125,000 Total renewal funding: $250,000 Youth target: 5,000 youth +5 more

Annual Project Power funding

$125,000

Sun Life U.S. two-year renewal commitment per year

Total renewal funding

$250,000

Two-year investment to expand Project Power

Youth target

5,000 youth

Projected reach of renewed Project Power support

Community organizations

100+ organizations

Collaborators engaged to deliver Project Power

Facilitators and volunteers

250+ people

Trained facilitators and volunteers for Project Power

Families impacted

60,000 families

Families reached by Project Power since 2021

2025 youth reached

10,000+ youth

Participants in the 2025 Project Power program

Water health awareness

93%

Participants identifying water as best drink for their health

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"The goal of the program is to help reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes."

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WELLESLEY, Mass. and MERRIFIELD, Va., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has renewed its national collaboration with the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), continuing its support of Project Power for youth, a comprehensive national initiative designed to engage, educate and empower young people to embrace healthier lifestyles. The goal of the program is to help reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Support of the ADA and diabetes programming is part of Sun Life's focus on broadening access to health services and programs for communities at higher risk for developing diabetes.

Through this two-year renewal, Sun Life will invest $125,000 annually (totalling $250,000) to expand the reach and impact of Project Power. It will target 5,000 youth through collaborations with more than 100 community organizations and over 250 trained facilitators and volunteers.

"Sun Life is committed to supporting programs that advance health access in underserved communities," said David Healy, president, Sun Life U.S. "The ADA's Project Power for youth embodies our purpose of helping people live healthier lives. Supporting diabetes prevention and health education programs for young people helps build the foundation for lifelong wellness."

Sun Life has been a sponsor of Project Power since 2021, impacting roughly 60,000 families nationwide. The 2025 program reached more than 10,000 youth, with remarkable results.

Project Power's impact report takeaways

• 93% of participants could identify water as the drink best for their health
• 81% reported confidence in their ability to choose fruit as a snack
• 78% demonstrated the ability to exercise at least 5 times per week

Project Power works with children through health promotion, nutrition education, increased physical activity and family involvement. The program is available in every U.S. state and offered at no cost to participants.

"Sun Life has been a strong supporter of the American Diabetes Association for years, and we're thrilled that the Project Power program will continue positively impacting families across the country," said Rachel Myers, the ADA's executive director in New England. "The program's strong results show that with support from companies like Sun Life, we can really make a difference and help kids learn how to manage their health."

Diabetes has been Sun Life's global philanthropic focus for more than a decade, with a strong commitment to supporting at-risk communities that often lack access to diabetes prevention and management resources. Sun Life's comprehensive approach includes the Sun Life and DentaQuest Health Access Heroes program, which recognizes non-profit organizations and individual change-makers focused on diabetes and oral health programs in underserved communities. Sun Life also partners with the Boston Celtics and Kansas City Royals to support diabetes and oral health programs in their respective communities.

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 U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2026, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.58 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 48 million Americans access the care 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 nearly 8,300 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.

About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes—and we're not stopping. There are over 155 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we're fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).

Media Contacts

Devon Fernald
Sun Life U.S.
devon.portney.fernald@sunlife.com

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What did Sun Life (NYSE:SLF) announce about its Project Power support on June 29, 2026?

Sun Life announced a two-year renewal of its support for the American Diabetes Association’s Project Power for youth. According to Sun Life, it will continue funding health education and diabetes-prevention programming focused on at-risk communities across the United States.

How much is Sun Life investing in the American Diabetes Association Project Power program?

Sun Life is investing $125,000 annually, for a total of $250,000 over two years. According to Sun Life, this funding will help expand Project Power’s reach to 5,000 youth through 100+ community organizations and 250+ trained facilitators and volunteers.

How many youth and families has Project Power reached with Sun Life’s support?

Project Power has impacted roughly 60,000 families nationwide since 2021 with Sun Life’s sponsorship. According to Sun Life, the 2025 program alone reached more than 10,000 youth, delivering measurable improvements in health knowledge, confidence and physical activity habits.

What results has the American Diabetes Association’s Project Power shown among youth participants?

Project Power reports strong health behavior gains among its youth participants. According to the program’s impact data, 93% chose water as the best drink, 81% felt confident choosing fruit as a snack, and 78% could exercise at least five times per week.

How does Sun Life’s support of Project Power align with its broader diabetes strategy?

The renewal aligns with Sun Life’s long-term global philanthropic focus on diabetes and underserved communities. According to Sun Life, it complements initiatives like Health Access Heroes and partnerships with the Boston Celtics and Kansas City Royals on diabetes and oral health programs.

Is the American Diabetes Association’s Project Power program free and where is it available?

Project Power is offered at no cost to participants and is available in every U.S. state. According to Sun Life, the program combines health promotion, nutrition education, physical activity and family involvement to help youth reduce risks for obesity and type 2 diabetes.