-- Journey Benefits KidsCan Charity in New Zealand
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- One man will
prove his love for children in need this Valentine's season by
attempting to run seven marathons in seven days on seven
continents. USANA True Health Foundation, a USANA Health Sciences'
(NYSE: USNA) charity, is proud to support marathon runner,
adventure mountain climber and speaker Mike
Allsop on his 777 Project, which will benefit the KidsCan
nonprofit organization in New
Zealand.
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Allsop's adventure will be tracked via GPS. For each leg of the
marathon he completes, additional money will be raised for KidsCan.
The journey begins Feb. 16 and
proceeds as follows:
- Feb. 16 - Falkland Islands (Antarctic ecozone)
- Feb. 17 - Santiago, Chile (South America)
- Feb. 18 - Los Angeles (North
America)
- Feb. 19 - London (Europe)
- Feb. 20 - Casablanca, Morocco (Africa)
- Feb. 23 - Hong Kong (Asia)
- Feb. 24 - Auckland, New Zealand (Oceania)
"Partnering with the USANA True Health Foundation on this
project is the perfect fit," Allsop said. "I've been taking USANA's
products for a while now and have been quite astounded with the
results. I believe in USANA's products, and I believe in the
foundation's mission to help people in need, and that's exactly
what KidsCan charity mission is all about."
KidsCan is an organization dedicated to supporting the physical
and nutritional needs of disadvantaged New Zealand children. It aims to help children
to reach their full life potential.
The USANA True Health Foundation donated $2,000 NZD to KidsCan during a celebration in
Auckland Feb. 2. The foundation will donate an additional
$1,000 NZD for each one of the seven
marathons Allsop completes. If all seven legs are completed, the
foundation will donate another $1,000
NZD bonus — with a possible donation totaling $10,000 NZD.
"Mike is a great role model," said USANA True Health Foundation
President Elaine Pace. "His goals and values surrounding this
project are very similar to the mission of the USANA True Health
Foundation. We're proud to support Mike's philanthropic and
physical efforts to help motivate and inspire disadvantaged
children."
As part of Allsop's own philanthropic efforts he regularly
visits high schools and colleges, talking to teenagers about
goal-setting and achieving their own dreams.
Follow Mike on his journey at http://bit.ly/spotzop.
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. Its
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 such as International Relief Teams
and the Children's Hunger Fund, which 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
+1-(801)-954-7200
media(at)us(dot)usana(dot)com