San Francisco 49ers and Delta Dental of California Partner to Champion Community Health and Sustainability
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 ~ In a joint effort to promote healthier communities and environmental sustainability in the San Francisco Bay Area, the San Francisco 49ers and Delta Dental of California and Affiliates (Delta Dental) have announced a multi-year partnership. This collaboration will see Delta Dental become the Official Dental Insurance Partner of the 49ers and join their Faithful to the Planet initiative, a groundbreaking sustainability program.

The partnership was officially announced by Sarah Chavarria, CEO of Delta Dental Insurance Company, and Brent Schoeb, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer for the San Francisco 49ers. Chavarria expressed her pride in joining other select corporate partners in the Faithful to the Planet coalition, which aims to make a collective impact for good through aligned social and environmental projects. She also highlighted Delta Dental's involvement in restoring nearly 40,000 square feet of redwood forest as part of the Save the Redwoods League project since participating in the first-ever Faithful to the Planet Sustainability Summit at Levi's® Stadium earlier this year.

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In addition to their focus on sustainability, Delta Dental's partnership with the 49ers will also prioritize community involvement. They will become a supporting sponsor of 49ers Cal-Hi Sports, an Emmy Award-winning high school sports show that celebrates local youth athletes both on and off the field. As part of this collaboration, Delta Dental will introduce a new segment called "Smiles for Scholars" which will recognize teams where every athlete excels academically. They will also award two annual student athlete scholarships through 49ers Cal-Hi Sports to one high school boy and one high school girl.

Brent Schoeb emphasized that as a fellow Bay Area-based brand, Delta Dental shares their commitment to bettering surrounding communities. He believes that by partnering on initiatives such as 49ers Cal-Hi Sports and Faithful to the Planet, they can make a difference at both local and global levels. He warmly welcomed Delta Dental to the 49ers family.

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Sarah Chavarria echoed Schoeb's sentiments, stating that Delta Dental's partnership with the 49ers is based on shared values and a desire to build a healthy and thriving community. As their headquarters are located in San Francisco, she expressed her employees' excitement to be involved in various efforts that support and celebrate the local community. She also noted that this unique partnership with the 49ers provides an opportunity to shed light on important issues for their neighbors.

As part of their sponsorship, Delta Dental will also have a presence at Levi's Stadium with fan-facing elements and digital activations. This includes a fixed playclock sign, a branded concourse mural, and an interactive Smile Cam on game days.

For more information on this partnership, interested parties can visit 49ers.com and Delta Dental of California and Affiliates. Photo assets can also be found on these websites.

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