SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: USNA)
Disaster can strike anywhere, anytime and the effects are felt
around the world. That's when organizations like the USANA True
Health Foundation step in. Because of the way the foundation is set
up, it's in a position to help with unforeseen catastrophes in an
urgent and timely manner. The non-profit organization donated
$1.5 million RMB to aid in relief
efforts surrounding the massive 6.5 magnitude earthquake that
struck Yunnan province,
southwestern China province on
August 2.
Contributions will go to the China Foundation for Poverty
Alleviation (CFPA), a non-profit organization, engaged in managing
domestic and overseas-donated funds and materials.
"It's devastating when a natural disaster hits your home, and we
will be there when people are suffering," said President of the
USANA True Health Foundation, Elaine Pace. "We thank all the
members of our USANA family who have made it possible for the True
Health Foundation to assist in life-saving events such as
this."
The $1.5 million RMB donation
includes cash and premium products provided by USANA Health
Sciences. The money will be transferred to CFPA, supplies such as
food, water, tents and other urgent needs will be delivered to the
Yunnan Civil Affairs Bureau and 200-thousand boxes of USANA®
Probiotics will be delivered to the disaster area once the roads
are fixed.
Earthquake Overview (estimated numbers provided by Time.com)
- Death toll: 398
- Injured: 1,801
- Aftershocks: 411
- Homes destroyed/damaged: 204,000
- People evacuated: 230,000
The Yunnan province is in dire
need of aid. The USANA True Health Foundation is continuously
asking for support to help with unforeseen catastrophes. Anyone can
donate at 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. 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 Pace
President USANA True Health Foundation
(801) 954-7743
Elaine.Pace@us.usana.com
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