T1D Awareness Products
What is Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are mistakenly destroyed by the body’s immune system.Its causes are not fully known, and there is currently no cure. People with T1D are dependent on injected or pumped insulin to survive. In the United States, approximately 1.9 million children and adults live with Type 1 Diabetes, and each year sees about 40,000 new diagnoses. This disease predominantly develops in youth but can also occur in adults.
For further information on Type 1 Diabetes, we invite you to visit Touch By Type 1's website.
Our Personal Connection
When we say Type 1 Diabetes is personal, we mean it. Our co-founder, Nick, is a parent to two children, Parker and Evie, living with Type 1 Diabetes. Diagnosed at ages 2 and 4 respectively, their journey has been a challenging one, marked by constant vigilance in monitoring blood sugar levels. This journey expanded when Rebecca joined our family as an amazing bonus mom. Managing Type 1 Diabetes has left us with countless sleepless nights, canceled plans and lots of tears. It's this personal experience that drives our brand ethos at Palmr Lifestyle, centered around relaxation because we need it. To all of the parents out there with TID children, we understand you. To all of the individuals with T1D, we are here to support you and want to make some awesome clothes for you and raise money to find that cure!
Our Mission & Giving
Palmr is more than just a community and fashion brand. Our commitment to giving back to the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) cause is deeply personal and at the heart of everything we do. With firsthand experience of the challenges of T1D, we are dedicated to supporting impactful initiatives that make a real difference. As a new company, we prioritize giving from the start, contributing 1% of our gross sales—right off the top—to fund T1D research and awareness. This early commitment reflects our belief that giving back should come first, and as we grow and become profitable, we hope to increase our contributions to further amplify our impact.
Additionally, select items in our collection, like our “Support Touched By Type 1” shirts, go even further: 100% of the profits from these special pieces are reinvested in the T1D community, amplifying our dedication to awareness, research, and support.
Living the Palmr lifestyle encourages us all to embrace simple joys and create memories with those we love. Every purchase you make is more than just an investment in stylish, comfortable clothing; it’s a step towards providing our T1D warriors with the most vibrant, fulfilling lives possible. Together, we’re working towards a brighter, healthier future for everyone touched by T1D.
Our Partnership
We are honored to partner with Touched by Type 1, an organization committed to enhancing the lives of those with Type 1 Diabetes. This partnership enables us to extend our reach and magnify our impact in the community.
