AMBIG clothing announces sponsorship for Hannah’s Hope during the JDRF, “Walk To Cure Diabetes.” Ambig has created a shirt to be worn in the walk, and also available for purchase to raise funds for the cause. Read the official words from AMBIG on the sponsorship, the Hannah’s Hope team, and the walk.
SANTA ANA, CA (October 2011) AMBIG Clothing, an impactful and progressive, yet focused men’s clothing brand inspired by art, music, and skate culture is proud to sponsor the Hannah’s Hope team during the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) ‘Walk to Cure Diabetes’ on November 6 at the University of California, Irvine.
For the first time, Ambig Clothing will support the Hannah’s Hope team during the JDRF “Walk to Cure Diabetes” by creating specially designed Hannah’s Hope T-shirts for anyone who walks with the Hannah’s Hope Team and raises donations for JDRF. In addition to donating the T-shirt, Ambig’s Marketing Director, Brian Young, will also raise funds personally and participate on the day of the walk.
“I’m proud to be taking part in the JDRF Orange County chapter’s “Walk to Cure Diabetes” along with 5,500 other walkers,” said Young. The Hannah’s Hope team was brought to my attention by our local Mexican restaurant, Cancun Fresh in Fountain Valley, near our office. I noticed they were helping raise money for a young girl named, Hannah Smith, by collecting donations and hanging paper shoes for those who donate. Cancun Fresh asked if we would help out by providing the Hannah’s Hope team T-shirt. Not only did I want to help by designing and donating the T-shirts, I also wanted to personally participate in the walk and raise money as well.”
The Hannah’s Hope team began three years ago when Huntington Beach resident, Hannah Smith at the age of 6, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Hannah’s parents, Mark and Jami Smith, have made it their mission to participate in the annual UCI walk every year to raise money and awareness about this devastating and sometimes fatal disease that affects many children and adults.
“As parents of a child with Type 1 diabetes we are saddened to see that our child has to grow up a little quicker because of this disease,” said Mark Smith. “We are just so grateful for the support of companies like Ambig and Cancun Fresh to open their hearts to our daughter, as well as many other children with this disease. I truly believe that someday Hannah will see a cure in her lifetime.”
For those interested in registering to walk, please visit: www.walk.jdrf.org or for more information about the walk for UCI, please visit: http://www.jdrfoc.org/eventwalk.htm
About Ambig Clothing:
Combining influences from their skateboarding roots and inspiration from music, art, and fashion, AMBIG Clothing continues the support of a professional skate team and the art and music communities. Based in the heart of Orange County, CA, in Santa Ana, Ambig houses a skate facility, art studio and mural space.
Offering an artist collective organization called 4A “Ambiguous Addicted Artists Association,” AMBIG works closely with a variety of artists and photographers for various projects and limited edition releases. Since the mid-90’s, AMBIG Clothing has kept its authenticity and continues to strive to a high-level of execution; keeping the company small and focused. The staff has years of experience, and can take ownership of their specialization – making for a tight knit family. Please visit www.Ambig.com for more information.
About JDRF
JDRF is the worldwide leader for research to cure type 1 diabetes. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide.
The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal. Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump – each day, every day of their lives. And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its potential complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation.
Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.5 billion to diabetes research, including $107 million last year. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org.
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