The USANA True Health Foundation (THF), has donated $50,000 to aid those affected by the devastating earthquake and its aftermath in Mexico City and surrounding areas. This amount will be used for food, nutrition and other aid through THF’s trusted partner, the Children’s Hunger Fund.
“We are so thankful that USANA has the means – through THF and our other partners – to organize humanitarian efforts and resources so quickly,” said Kevin Guest, chief executive officer at USANA. “We are forever indebted to the generosity of our Associates and other donors, which enables us to send resources and aid throughout the world.”
Mexico has been hit by three earthquakes greater than 6.0 magnitude since September 8, killing hundreds of people and turning buildings into dust and debris in parts hit hardest. While the severity of the damage is still unfolding, the most urgent need is rescue and humanitarian aid. Through the Children’s Hunger Fund’s established network of churches and volunteers in the impacted areas, the aid and resources THF has donated will be distributed to the areas of greatest need.
“The True Health Foundation is saddened at the tremendous loss of lives and other resources which have occurred due to these earthquakes,” said
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Visalus’ Nick and Ashley Sarnicola Donate $200,000 To Budding Entrepreneurs
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Visalus shared the recent charity contribution from their co-founders:
Entrepreneurship is what lights the path on our mission to transform Life, Health and Prosperity around the world.
Global Ambassador and ViSalus Co-Founder Nick Sarnicola and wife Ashley made history with a generous $200,000 donation to Muskegon Community College’s (MCC) four-year-old Entrepreneurial Studies program in Michigan, the college officially announced today. The media responded accordingly with overwhelming news and video coverage including stories that appeared on ABC, FOX and more.
Local real estate developer Jonathan Rooks donated the former Masonic Temple in downtown to the College as the new hub for entrepreneurial and related business generating activities. He tapped long time friend and West Michigan native Nick, who together with Ashley responded through their Next Generation Entrepreneurs (NextGEn) Foundation with a $200,000 permanent endowment to the Foundation for Muskegon Community
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ItWorks! CEO Donates $3 Million To Michigan State University
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Michigan State received a $3 million gift that will help support the men’s basketball program, according to a release from the university Thursday.
Mark and Cindy Pentecost’s donation will be used to update the men’s basketball offices, practice facilities and “establish an endowment for continued facility improvements,” according to the release.
The gift is one of the largest ever to Michigan State athletics, and is the third gift of $3 million or more received by the athletic department since the October 2014 public launch of the Empower Extraordinary, which according to the release is “enabling MSU athletics to build championship-level facilities, increase endowment support and elevate annual giving.”
“For many Spartans around the world, the men’s basketball program has been a source of pride and an engine of opportunity not only for the student-athletes in the program, but for the overall student experience on campus,” MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon said in the release. “We are so grateful to Mark and Cindy Pentecost for their vision and commitment to help us give ‘Team MSU’ the opportunity for continued excellence.”
Mark Pentecost is the president and CEO of It Works!, a direct-selling company that offers beauty and wellness products. He is a former teacher
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ViSalus Honors National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
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To help kids begin their own journey to a healthier lifestyle, ViSalus, Inc. honored National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month this past September with a special double-donations initiative through their PROJECT 10™ Kids charity program. This double-donation incentive generated more than 65,000 kids meals and snacks donated to those in need.
PROJECT 10 Kids provides the Vi Community an opportunity to share the benefits of achieving a healthier weight with the next generation. When Vi Promoters and Customers lose 10 lbs. or add 10 lbs. of lean muscle during their PROJECT 10™ Challenge, the company donates 30 nutritional meals to a child in need through PROJECT 10 Kids.
“At ViSalus we have donated a total of over 4 million meals to families in need,” said Ryan Blair, Vi Co-Founder and CEO. “This includes over 65,000 as a result of our double-donations in September—the equivalent to over 2,000 kids meals and snacks a day.”
Vi Regional Director, Gabriel Arellano, campaigned for the cause and biked 1,000 miles from Pueblo, Colorado to Houston, Texas where he attended Vitality, Vi’s 2014 global convention. “It’s a cause I am very passionate about, and it’s why I love our PROJECT 10 Kids program,” said Arellano. “ViSalus is doubling the 1,000-meal donation for
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Fed Ex Donates Over $14,000 To Mary Kay Foundation
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Through the Mary Kay/ FedEx Office Commercial Account Discount Program, introduced in 2005, FedEx Office discounts services and makes a generous annual donation to the Foundation based on net revenues from sales force and employee purchases.
These services include copying, printing and more. Rob Bimson, Corporate Account Executive with FedEx Office, recently presented a check for $14,844.19 to The Mary Kay Foundation as a result of this ongoing partnership.
“The Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation has a long-standing commitment to eliminating cancers and ending the domestic violence epidemic affecting so many women. I could not be more pleased that FedEx Office is able to contribute to such a worthwhile organization dedicated to quality and service – two things we also pride ourselves on,” says Rob.
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Today, with more than 3 million Independent Beauty Consultants, Mary Kay offers more than 200 premium products in more than 35 countries around the world. For 50 years, Mary Kay has led the way in giving women what they crave: advanced skin care that delivers results; modern makeup in on-trend colors and advanced formulations; and fresh, unforgettable fragrances.
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Dick Vitale Accepts $25,000 Donation For His Charity From It Works!
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Dick Vitale’s relentless passion for finding a cure for pediatric cancer is spreading from his home base in Lakewood Ranch to Palmetto.
The well-known ESPN college basketball broadcaster and Ranch resident recently accepted a $25,000 donation from It Works! Global for his favorite charity, The V Foundation, which raises money for pediatric cancer research.
It Works! Global, a worldwide direct sales marketer of beauty, wellness and weight loss products, headquartered in Palmetto, gave the donation to Vitale last weekend during the company’s Green Carpet Experience annual corporate sales event, which drew a crowd of 4,000 to the Bradenton area.
The company raised money by asking the sales force in attendance to make a donation in exchange for an It Works! Gives Back Foundation T-shirt. CEO Mark Pentecost has worked with Vitale in the past through the Dick Vitale Gala for The V Foundation, which Vitale hosts every year in Sarasota. Pentecost and his wife, Cindy moved to Manatee County three years ago hoping to become involved.
“We chose Manatee, not only because it is a destination location, but it is a community where we could make a difference. At It Works!, we want to be known for giving back to the community and making
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Nu Skin Celebrates 30 Years
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Nu Skin celebrated its 30th anniversary by inviting its employees and sales leaders to perform local service aimed at helping children in need. The anniversary month kicked off with the company’s annual Force for Good Day and continued with 30-days of giving through June. With the aim of creating smiles for children in need, the Nu Skin family’s local outreach efforts ranged from assembling thousands of education kits to reaching out to chronically ill children.
“At the heart of our business is our mission to be a force for good by empowering people to improve lives, so it seemed fitting to celebrate our 30th anniversary by coming together to be a force for good in our local communities,” said Truman Hunt, president and chief executive officer. “As we look forward to the next 30 years, we are optimistic about our ability to continue to improve people’s lives through our innovative products, rewarding business opportunities, and uplifting culture.”
Global Projects
Nu Skin’s global regions provided aid and support for children by improving health, education, economic opportunity and/or disaster relief in their local communities.
The Americas
· Canada: Nu Skin Canada hosted its 2nd annual Nu Skin Force for Good Butterfly Day at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. Thirteen families, including 13 children