SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The USANA True
Health Foundation, the charity established by USANA Health Sciences
(NYSE: USNA), is pleased to announce its donation of $10,000 NZ to KidsCan, a nonprofit organization
in New Zealand, in response to
Mike Allsop completing The 777
Project. The challenge included running seven marathons in seven
days on seven continents. Mike is the first New Zealander to
complete this feat.
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"Wow, I can't believe it's over," Mike said. "I'm overjoyed at
my accomplishment and the success that myself, the USANA True
Health Foundation, and everyone who donated to KidsCan brought to
the charity. This has truly been an experience of a lifetime."
Before Mike began his journey, the USANA True Foundation donated
$2,000 NZ to KidsCan during The 777
Project kickoff celebration in Auckland on Feb.
2. The Foundation donated an additional $1,000 NZ for each marathon Mike completed. When
all seven legs were completed, the Foundation gave a $1,000 NZ bonus - making the total donation
$10,000 NZ.
KidsCan is an organization dedicated to supporting the physical
and nutritional needs of disadvantaged New Zealand children. It aims to help children
reach their potential.
"The Foundation was following and rooting for Mike through his
entire journey," said James Bramble, a member of the USANA True
Health Foundation Board of Directors. "We're inspired by Mike's
accomplishment and honored to donate to a charity that so closely
aligns its efforts with our own."
After his recovery, Mike plans to write a book about his
experiences on The 777 Project, with proceeds going to KidsCan.
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
(801) 954-7200
media(at)us(dot)usana(dot)com
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