Global and Regional Humanitarian Award Winners Honored at Event
LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dedicated to improving the lives of children and families around the world, the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF) announced today it reached its goal of raising $1.5 million at its annual Gala fundraiser, that helps support more than 178 organizations in 59 countries through its "Casa Herbalife" program. Through its partners, including hospitals, orphanages, schools, and anti-hunger nonprofit organizations, the Foundation helps improve children's lives by providing healthy nutrition and nutrition education.
The Gala, which took place over the weekend, was attended by Herbalife independent distributors and employees.
"We're grateful for the continued generosity of Herbalife's independent distributors and employees towards our shared mission to ensure children and communities around the world receive access to the meals, nutrition, and care they need to transform their lives," said Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Executive Director, Jenny Perez.
Along with the funds raised to support more than 178 organizations in 59 countries, the global nonprofit foundation also recognized Humanitarian award winners from across the globe. Since 2007, HNF annually awards global and regional humanitarian awards to five Herbalife Independent Distributors who embody the mission of the foundation. The following humanitarians were chosen based on their philanthropic activity, community leadership, volunteerism, and advocacy. The 16th Annual Global and Regional Humanitarian award winners include:
- Trey & Mamie Herron– Global Humanitarians & North American Humanitarians
- Katherine Yiu & Felan Yu– Asia Pacific Regional Humanitarians
- Adriano Allegretti– Europe & Africa Humanitarian
- Herlinda Quiroz & Juan Carlos Ruvalcaba– Mexico Regional Humanitarians
- Sonia Sanabria Paniagua & Jaime Pérez– South & Central America Regional Humanitarians
In 2022, HNF granted more than $5.12 million to 178 unique organizations in 59 countries in support of the Casa Herbalife programs and those affected by the crisis in Ukraine as well as other disaster relief efforts around the world.
About Herbalife Nutrition Foundation
Herbalife Nutrition Foundation ("HNF") is devoted to improving lives and communities around the world. With a focus on making nutrition more accessible, eradicating hunger, and promoting economic opportunities, HNF works with leading local and global organizations, ensuring that we are nourishing people and the planet, because both, together, lead to a healthier world. For more information about HNF and how you can support the Foundation's important work, visit www.herbalifenutritionfoundation.org.
About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.
Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global company that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in 95 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company's commitment to nourish people, communities and planet, Herbalife Nutrition pledges to achieve 50 million positive impacts – tangible acts of good – by 2030, its 50th anniversary.
For more information, visit www.IAmHerbalifeNutrition.com
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Released Mar 20, 2023 • 1:50pm EDT