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Jordan Karpowitz
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NU SKIN RESPONDS TO CHINA YUSHU EARTHQUAKE
Cash and In-Kind Donations Exceed $1 Million
PROVO, Utah—April 22, 2010—In response to the recent 7.1-magnitude earthquake in the Tibetan Yushu County of Qinghai Province, Nu Skin has donated more than $1 million in cash and in-kind donations to aid the rescue workers and survivors.
“Nu Skin’s mission is to be a force for good in the world and we are pleased to have resources to help in responding to natural disasters such as this earthquake,” said Andrew Fan, Nu Skin president of the greater China region. “We will keep a close eye on the latest developments in the earthquake area and will continue to do our best to support the rescue work based on the specific needs in the disaster area. We appreciate the rescue workers for their tireless efforts and are confident that the local residents will be able to restore and rebuild their homes and livelihood.”
Nu Skin’s contribution included monetary donations to purchase rescue supplies and 10,000 activated carbon protective masks. In addition, the company also donated nutritional and personal care products, including 750,000 servings of VitaMeal and 3,000 bottles of waterless hand sanitizer.
As a corporate donor to relief efforts, Nu Skin was invited to attend the Yushu Earthquake Relief Fundraising Performance on April 20. The event was jointly organized by the China Ministry of Communications; Ministry of Civil Affairs; State Administration of Radio, Film and Television; and the China Red Cross Society.
Nu Skin has been an active supporter for disaster relief in China. In 2008, Nu Skin was recognized with the prestigious China Charity Award from the China Ministry of Civil Affairs for its contribution to the southern China snowstorm and Sichuan earthquake relief efforts.
About VitaMeal
While ordinary rescue food only provides adequate calories and protein to sustain life, Nu Skin’s VitaMeal is a nourishing rice and lentil food product. VitaMeal was created in partnership with nutrition experts and provides 25 essential vitamins and minerals, as well as fatty acids for immune defense. Nu Skin donated VitaMeal to people suffering in the Yushu earthquake area through the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation, the China Children and Teenager’s Fund and the World Children’s Foundation for distribution.
The Company
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. demonstrates its tradition of innovation through its comprehensive anti-aging product portfolio, independent business opportunity and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Nu Skin’s scientific leadership in both skin care and nutrition has established Nu Skin as a premier anti-aging company, evidenced in its unique ageLOC™ science that addresses aging at its source. The company’s anti-aging products feature the new ageLOC family of skin care products including ageLOC Future Serum and the ageLOC Edition Galvanic Spa System II, as well as Tru Face® Essence Ultra and LifePak® Nano. A global direct selling company, Nu Skin operates in 50 markets worldwide and has more than 760,000 independent sales representatives. Nu Skin is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NUS.” More information is available at http://www.nuskin.com.
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