Shaklee Corporation Donates Nearly $600,000 Worth of Nutrition Products To Vitamin Angel Alliance

Shaklee Corporation, the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., today announced the donation of nearly $600,000 worth of high-protein nutrition drinks -- enough for 222,000 servings — to Vitamin Angel Alliance’s Indonesian Earthquake Relief Effort. The aid program will bring emergency nutritional supplies to the villagers in the Jogyakarta region, which was devastated by the recent earthquake.

Pleasanton, CA (PRWEB) July 11, 2006 -- Shaklee Corporation, the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., today announced the donation of nearly $600,000 worth of high-protein nutrition drinks -- enough for 222,000 servings -- to Vitamin Angel Alliance’s Indonesian Earthquake Relief Effort. The aid program will bring emergency nutritional supplies to the villagers in the Jogyakarta region, which was devastated by the recent earthquake.
    
“One of our primary goals at Shaklee is to make a direct impact on peoples’ lives,” said Roger Barnett, Shaklee Corporation Chairman and CEO. “When disaster strikes, access to good nutrition is often compromised. We’re proud that Shaklee products can make a difference for people in times of need.”

Howard B. Schiffer, president of Vitamin Angel Alliance added, “This generous donation means thousands of people will receive balanced, nutritious meals. Shaklee previously supported our Pakistan Earthquake Relief Operation, and we are once again delighted to receive needed supplies from this socially responsible company.”

About Shaklee Corporation
For 50 years, Pleasanton, California-based Shaklee Corporation has helped people create better lives and a better world. Based in nature and advanced by science, the company’s natural nutrition, personal and household care products are measured by the good they do for people, communities and the planet. A leader in direct sales, Shaklee products are enjoyed by over 750,000 members in the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Malaysia. For more information, visit www.shaklee.com.

About Vitamin Angel Alliance
Vitamin Angel Alliance, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization was created in 1994 to fight malnutrition and childhood blindness around the world. Vitamin Angel Alliance provides health education and nutritional supplements to individuals, families, and communities that are medically underserved or at risk of a specific condition or illness. Please contact Megan Starks at 805-564-8400 to make a donation to Vitamin Angel Alliance. For additional information, please visit http://www.VitaminAngel.org.

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