SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The USANA True
Health Foundation recently teamed up with the nonprofit,
international humanitarian organization, International Relief Teams
to donate $50,000 worth of supplies
to the recent flood victims in Manila,
Philippines. This is the first disaster relief contribution
the foundation has made since its inception earlier this year.
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"The foundation was created to rapidly, and effectively help
deserving populations in times of need, and to help improve both
their health and living conditions," explained Elaine Pace,
president of the USANA True Health Foundation. "Through the
generosity of our USANA family, we were able to respond quickly and
provide the most urgently needed assistance to the resident of
Manila and those affected in
surrounding areas."
As a result of the organization's donation, 1.4 million water
purification tablets and several thousand rehydration salts were
delivered to those impacted by the country's seasonal monsoon rains
and widespread flooding. Food for nearly 5,000 people was also
conveyed to the ailing region.
"The Philippines is one of
USANA's international markets, so it's imperative that we not only
help those directly affected by this natural disaster but also
support our USANA family in the region during this time," said Jim
Bramble, foundation board member and USANA's chief legal officer
and general counsel.
For more information about the USANA True Health Foundation,
please visit www.USANAfoundation.org.
About USANA True Health Foundation: The USANA True Health
Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created
by Dr. Myron Wentz, USANA's founder, and USANA CEO Dave Wentz, to
help expand and enhance USANA's on-going charitable efforts. Their
mission is to provide the most critical human necessities to those
suffering or in need. USANA True Health Foundation has an active
partnership with organizations like HealthCorps and the Children's
Hunger Fund, who share the same vision of making the world a
happier and healthier place. Learn more at our website
(www.USANAfoundation.org), follow us on Twitter (@UsanaFoundation),
or like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/USANAfoundation).
Media Contact:
Elaine M. Pace,
President
USANA True Health Foundation
(801) 954-7200
media(at)us(dot)usana(dot)com
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