During its 2016 Celebration event this week, health and wellness company Isagenix International raised more than $100,000 in support of charitable partner Make-A-Wish.
Associates who traveled to Las Vegas for Celebration experienced firsthand the work of Make-A-Wish, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. In what has become a tradition for the company, Isagenix featured one wish reveal live from stage, while raising funds for the nonprofit throughout the five-day event.
This year’s recipient was Jordyn, a 16-year-old diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer. The teen’s longtime wish to travel to London and take in its culture and history was granted before an audience of more than 14,000. It is one of 580 wishes Isagenix has helped to grant through its partnership with Make-A-Wish.
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Javita Announces Partnership With Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
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Javita International is excited to announce its partnership with Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.
Javita’s mission is to help change lives and by aligning with Make-A-Wish they can positively affect the lives of children who are facing life-threatening medical conditions, by granting a life-long wish and giving a child an experience of a life-time.
“We are grateful to Javita for helping to share the power of a wish in Palm Beach County. It is only because of partnerships like this that we can grant the wish of every medically-eligible child,” said Norman Wedderburn, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.
Through Javita’s charitable intiative, JavitaCares, the company is committed to granting several wishes throughout the year, and is looking forward to making this commitment with Make-A-Wish a longlasting one.
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Isagenix Raises Over $500,000 For Make-A-Wish
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Isagenix International, a global health and wellness company, ended its annual Celebration 2015 Breakthrough event in San Diego today by raising more than $565,000 for Make-A-Wish® through fundraising and generous Associate and corporate pledges.
Additionally, Isagenix and Make-A-Wish surprised wish kid Tanika, a 10-year-old battling leukemia, with an on-stage wish reveal. This fall, her wish to have a backyard makeover will be granted!
“We are dedicated to playing a significant role in impacting the overall health and the wellbeing of others through our support of children’s charities,” said Kathy Coover, Isagenix co-founder and executive vice president. “Our team loves to see the happiness reflected in the faces of the children and families we help, especially when they realize that we have helped to make their one true wish a reality.”
During the past 11 years, Isagenix has raised more than $6.2
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Isagenix Raises $348,000 In Less Than An Hour
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Isagenix, a global health and wellness company, ended its annual 2014 “Strength in Momentum” Celebration event in San Diego by raising $348,000 for Make-A-Wish® in less than one hour. Additionally, Isagenix and Make-A-Wish surprised wish kid Ben, an 11-year-old battling leukemia, with an onstage wish reveal. This fall, Ben’s wish to meet a platypus in Australia will be granted!
“Isagenix is committed to improving world health through stewardship and the support of children’s charities,” said Kathy Coover, Isagenix Co-Founder and Executive Vice President. “Our team of Associates and staff are members of our family. We’re passionate about helping to change the lives of children battling life-threatening medical conditions who deserve a fun distraction from their day-to-day fight.”
During the past 10 years, Isagenix has raised more than $5 million for children’s charities. This includes $1.86 million for Make-A-Wish in the past two years, which has helped grant more than 200 wishes to deserving children. More than 400,000 Isagenix Associates and staff members have the opportunity to contribute to Make-A-Wish on an ongoing basis.
“Our Associates and staff continue to show how committed they are to joining together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others,” said Kevin Adams, Isagenix CEO. “Their combined