Atlantic Packaging Products – 28 Years of Support for Breakthrough T1D

Scarborough, Ontario – September 29, 2025 – Atlantic Packaging Products marks 28 years of supporting Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) and its mission to improve the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

This year, Atlantic continued its tradition of giving back with a cheque presentation to Breakthrough T1D at the Ontario headquarters, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to the cause. Since first joining the Walk in 1997, Atlantic has contributed each year to fund research, advance treatments, and provide support to the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community.

What is Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
T1D is an autoimmune disease with no cure and no prevention, where people with T1D must make over 180 health decisions every single day. Breakthrough T1D is the leading global funder of type 1 diabetes research, supporting the more than 300,000 Canadians who live with T1D today.

The 2025 T1D Toronto Walk took place on June 8 at E.T. Seton Park, where 7 Atlantic teams and 79 employee participants came together with family and friends for a day of community, connection, and hope.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the dedicated Atlantic team captains for leading their groups and inspiring participation:

• Jagjit Maan – Atlantic Packaging

• Joanna Luo – Atlantic Packaging

• Vito Mangialardi – Atlantic Packaging

• Natalie Mangialardi – Diabuddies United

• Jairus Cruzada – Fight T1D

• Priyanka Nair – Team IT

• Debu Puri – The A Team

Read a personal story in our blog interview with Natalie Mangialardi, daughter of Vito Mangialardi, Director of Sales for the Corrugated Division. In this article, Natalie addresses misconceptions, shares valuable insights, and offers practical advice from her own experience with T1D: Natalie Mangialardi’s blog

Atlantic Packaging Group of Companies, Ontario division, is proud to continue this long-standing tradition of support and remains committed to making a meaningful impact alongside Breakthrough T1D. Together, we can support the community and move closer to a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D).

About Breakthrough T1D

Founded in 1970 by families whose loved ones had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Breakthrough T1D is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. The organization is opening doors that were once closed by a T1D diagnosis. By connecting the brightest minds, Breakthrough T1D advances treatments, influences policy, and improves access to care. Through driving innovation forward, their mission is to make type 1 diabetes a condition of the past.