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Schlotzsky's funding diabetes research

September 3, 2013

Schlotzsky's is again partnering with JDRF, a global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. The partnership launched last year, when the chain exceeded its $100,000 fundraising goal by raising $150,000 for the organization. This year, Schlotzsky's hopes to raise $200,000.

"This is a cause that's close to our hearts, and it's an honor to partner with a high-impact foundation such as JDRF for a second year," said Kelly Roddy, president of Schlotzsky's, who is also serving as chairman of the Austin JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes on Oct. 27. "We hope this is something we can do for many years to come, in an effort to eventually cure this disease."

This year Schlotzsky's is again employing a "Give a Dollar, Get a Dollar" system-wide campaign. For every dollar guests donate to the cause, they will receive a coupon for a dollar off their next Schlotzsky's purchase. Additionally, throughout the year, Schlotzsky's will have numerous opportunities to raise funds for JDRF on both national and local levels through sponsored Walks and participation in other JDRF events.

"We are so grateful to Schlotzsky's for such a great partnership in the fight against type 1 diabetes," said Margo K. Lucero, vice president of corporate development for JDRF. "Through the continued generosity and commitment of Schlotzsky's employees and customers, the dollars raised will help fund research that will lessen the impact of this disease until we find a cure."

As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF is currently sponsoring $530 million in scientific research in 17 countries. In 2012 alone, JDRF provided more than $110 million to T1D research. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, regulatory influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D.

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