INDIAN WELLS, Calif.,
March 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- USANA Health Sciences and the Women's Tennis Association
(WTA) have kicked off the fourth annual Aces for Humanity campaign
in support of the USANA True Health Foundation, a nonprofit
organization whose mission is to provide immediate and long-term
assistance to suffering populations worldwide. USANA is a global
nutritional company and has been a longstanding partner of the WTA
since 2006.
Beginning with the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California this week, every ace
served at a Premier-level WTA event will translate into a donation
for the Foundation. For every ace served by the four USANA Brand
Ambassadors (Caroline Wozniacki, Genie Bouchard, Monica Puig and
Zheng Saisai), the WTA will contribute $20 toward the campaign, while every ace served
by any other WTA player will translate into a $5 donation.
Collectively, 493 aces were recorded by USANA Brand Ambassadors
during the 2016 campaign, and through this program and other
charitable efforts, the WTA has contributed over $140,000 to the USANA True Health Foundation
since 2011.
"We are thankful to be partnering with the WTA and our Brand
Ambassadors for another year of Aces for Humanity," said Brian
Paul, the Foundation's Executive Director of Communications. "One
hundred percent of every dollar donated to the Foundation goes
directly toward charitable purposes, and the money raised through
this campaign has allowed us to aid thousands of lives each year.
We look forward to continuing our efforts alongside the WTA and
doing our part to make the world a happier and healthier
place."
In 2016, money raised through several fundraising projects,
including Aces for Humanity, allowed the Foundation to do the
following:
- Provide over 6.2 million meals through its partnership with the
Children's Hunger Fund.
- Supply over $180,000 to support health education
programs, food and home construction.
- Give $738,722 in Usanimals children's multivitamins
to orphanages, clinics and mercy networks throughout the
world.
- Donate $180,234 in additional
relief to New Zealand,
Philippines, Hong Kong, France, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Mexico.
"I'm proud to be a USANA Brand Ambassador not only because I
believe in the products but because USANA is committed to making a
difference in the lives of those suffering and in need," said
Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Puig. "USANA is all about health and
wellness, and through the USANA True Health Foundation, it's for
all people. I'm honored to help raise awareness for this worthwhile
cause."
This year the program will also involve regular social
giveaways, including autographed tennis balls and USANA product.
For official rules, head to wtatennis.com.
"The WTA is proud to continue its support of the remarkable
efforts of the USANA True Health Foundation," said Steve Simon, WTA CEO and Chairman. "Through our
longstanding partnership with USANA and the Aces for Humanity
campaign, we are able to provide meaningful assistance to those in
need, which is something we greatly
value."
**The mentioned athletes are either distributors or dedicated
users who have received compensation and/or complimentary USANA
products for their partnership.
Media Contacts:
Ashley
Collins, USANA Health Sciences,
media(at)us.usana(dot)com
Amy Binder, WTA,
abinder@wtatennis.com
About the USANA True Health Foundation
The USANA True
Health Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
created by USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) to help expand
and enhance USANA's ongoing charitable efforts. Its mission is to
provide the most critical human necessities to those suffering or
in need. The USANA True Health Foundation has an active partnership
with organizations such as HealthCorps 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).
About WTA
The WTA is the global leader in women's
professional sport with more than 2,500 players representing nearly
100 nations competing for a record $139
million in prize money. The 2017 WTA competitive season
includes 55 events and four Grand Slams in 32 countries. In 2016,
the WTA was watched by 408 million fans on television and digital
channels around the world. The 2017 WTA competitive season
concludes with the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC
Global from October 22-29, 2017 and
the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai, China from October 31 -
November 5, 2017. Further information on the WTA can be
found at www.wtatennis.com, facebook.com/WTA and
twitter.com/WTA.
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