SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: USNA) The
USANA Health Sciences and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA)
announced today its Aces for Humanity initiative benefiting the
USANA True Health Foundation has raised more than $25,000 this year for the not-for-profit charity
whose mission is to provide the most critical human necessities to
those suffering or in need.
Through the Aces for Humanity campaign, the WTA donated
$10 for every ace served by one of
the seven USANA Ambassadors—Genie Bouchard (CAN), Madison Keys
(USA), Monica Puig (PUR), Sloane
Stephens (USA), Samantha Stosur
(AUS), Zhang Shuai (CHN) and Zheng Jie (CHN) —with a $5 donation being made for all other aces served
at Premier-level events since March. Collectively, the seven USANA
Ambassadors hit 412 of the 4,314 aces served leading to a
$23,630 donation. The overall amount
was increased to $25,000.
"The WTA is proud to contribute $25,000 to the USANA True Health Foundation as
part of this year's Aces for Humanity campaign," said WTA Chairman
& CEO, Stacey Allaster. "A loyal
partner for more than seven years, USANA continues to promote a
healthy life-style for our athletes and, more importantly, for
those in need."
"The WTA continues to play a substantial role in our
humanitarian efforts year after year through its generous
donations," said USANA True Health Foundation President Elaine
Pace. "We are grateful for this wonderful partnership and thank the
WTA for teaming up with USANA and its foundation through this
year-long campaign."
In March 2012, USANA created the
USANA True Health Foundation to rapidly and effectively help
deserving populations worldwide in times of need, and to help
improve both their health and living conditions. This includes, but
is not limited to, providing nutrition, clothing, shelter, medical
assistance and health education. The Foundation was created by Dr.
Myron Wentz, USANA's founder, and
USANA CEO, Dave Wentz, to help expand and enhance the
company's on-going charitable efforts.
USANA is one of the WTA's global premier partners and serves as
the Official Health Supplement Supplier for the WTA. Since 2006 the
company has provided high-quality nutritional vitamin bars and
protein snacks, supplements and meal replacement products to more
than 160 WTA players, including seven of the current Top 10.
*The mentioned athletes are either distributors or dedicated
users who have received compensation for their partnership and/or
complimentary USANA products.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kevin
Fischer, kfischer@wtatennis.com
Ashley Collins, USANA,
media(at)us.usana(dot)com
About USANA
Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences
(NYSE: USNA) is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures
high-quality supplements, personal care and energy products in its
FDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City. Learn more
about USANA by visiting our web site http://www.usana.com or the
official USANA blog http://whatsupusana.com.
About WTA
The WTA is the global leader in women's
professional sport with more than 2,500 players representing 92
nations competing for a record $118
million in prize money at the WTA's 54 events and four Grand
Slams in 33 countries. Close to 5.4 million people attended women's
tennis events in 2013 with millions more watching on television and
digital channels around the world. The 2014 WTA competitive season
concludes with the WTA Finals in Singapore, October
17-26, 2014 and the Garanti Koza WTA Tournament of Champions
in Sofia, Bulgaria, October 28-November 2, 2014. Further information
on the WTA can be found at www.wtatennis.com; facebook.com/WTA and
twitter.com/WTA.
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