makes it even more special!

The third annual fundraising event with the WTA and Aces for Humanity has just kicked off. For those unaware, beginning at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, every ace served by the eight USANA Brand Ambassadors-Caroline Wozniaki, Eugenie Bouchard, Madison Keys, Monica Puig, Sloane Stephens, Samantha Stosur, Alize Cornet, Kristina Mladenovic and Zheng Saisai-the WTA contributes $10 to the campaign, while every ace served by any other WTA player translated into a $5 donation.

This year we have also teamed with the WTA to run a social media contest that includes prize packs of USANA product and a signed tennis ball from a WTA player at the end of each Premier-level event this season. For full contest rules visit www.wtatennis.com

Collectively, 430 aces were recorded by USANA Brand Ambassadors during last season’s campaign, with Madison Keys leading the group with 138 non-returnable serves. Through this program and other charitable efforts, the WTA has contributed over $115,000 to the USANA True Health Foundation since 2011.

Read more here – http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wta-and-usana-kick-off-third-annual-aces-for-humanity-campaign-at-bnp-paribas-open-in-indian-wells-300231202.html

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It matters to the thousands of children in New Zealand who go to school with an empty tummy. It matters to the parents who can’t afford to buy their children new school shoes or raincoats to wear in winter.

Through the USANA True Health Foundation, you have donated a total of $15,000 to Kidscan in 2014. Leigh Jeffs from Kidscan shares with us where that money and other donations have accomplished throughout NZ.

“We have recently added 19 more schools to the KidsCan family, meaning we are now at a total of 449 partner schools around the country.

Below are also the 2014 Milestones to date:

• 98,515 items of clothing distributed so far this year
• Over 15,000 children are on our Food for Kids programme to receive nutritious food every week
• 91,714 basic hygiene and health items distributed
• 1,010 prescriptions funded for sick children
• 70 children treated so far in the Hawkes Bay for major head lice infestations (programme launched mid-October)

Thanks for your continued support. We are looking forward to another big year at KidsCan and working towards supporting even more Kiwi kids living in poverty.” – Leigh Jeffs, Marketing Executive at Kidscan

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FIRST STOP; PALMERSTON NORTH!
The road trip started out as a small idea to bring support to some of the smaller New Zealand regions, but quickly became something much bigger and was dubbed ‘The Lisa Tamati Tour’. The tour began in Palmerston North with Lisa speaking to children at two local schools including Somerset Crescent Primary and Palmerston North Boys High. That evening, Lisa spoke at the Palmerston North Convention Centre to a room of approximately 150 guests from the region.

18 Napier athletes with their USANA samples!

NAPIER
The next day called for an early start and the crew headed off to the next stop which was Napier in the beautiful Hawkes Bay region. Lisa was scheduled for a luncheon which was put on in conjunction with Sport Hawkes Bay and the Napier City Council to raise money for 18 local children who are headed for the junior Olympics. Jeanette Cooper who is the Special Projects Team Leader at Sport Hawkes Bay says, “I have had positive feedback from the 18 children present at Lisa Tamati’s talk, with feelings of being uplifted and inspired. Many of the attendees stated they could have listened for another hour. We also appreciated how Lisa was willing to stay back for photos and book signings. Many thanks to everyone!”

June McCarthy who is a Hawkes Bay USANA associate and who played a significant role in the success of the Lisa Tamati Tour says, “I have spoken to some of the people who attended the Napier talk and they were really impressed with Lisa and the professional way the evening was conducted.   The result was massive brand awareness for USANA and affiliation with schools, sports organisations, networking groups, businesses and councils.”

Lisa captivated her audience in Napier

That evening, Lisa had another opportunity to speak again to a local crowd of over 200 people. Lisa shared her story and went into some of the hardships that she’s faced over the years whilst attempting to achieve feats that many of us can’t begin to contemplate. After mixing and mingling, a large group had shown interest in finding out more about USANA, and were invited to attend a Health and Freedom event in the following week.

TAUPO
Heading north, Lisa and the group stopped in Taupo for lunch with local associates and guests. This was a welcomed opportunity for the group to spend some quality time with Lisa, all of whom left with a feeling of inspiration and awe.

Robyn with the team who made the tour a success!

A GREAT SUCCESS
NZ Business Manager, Robyn Brown,  travelled with Lisa throughout the duration of the tour and says, “This tour with Lisa reinforced USANA’s “local area/local community” focus. Fostering relationships with schools and local government bodies was successful both for brand awareness and the promotion of USANA as an organization that really wants to change lives.”

All in all, the Lisa Tamati Tour was a huge success with kiwi children and adults alike benefiting from Lisa Tamati’s one of a kind story and not mention the priceless coverage of USANA! Lesson learnt; Never underestimate the power of our talented Team USANA Athletes!

Special thanks to June McCarthy, Sue MacLachlan, Karen Buckland, Meg Clayton, Somerset Crescent School, Palmerston North Boys High, Sport Hawkes Bay and the Napier City Council, for ensuring the success of this event.

Amanda Tutty
Field Development
New Zealand

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The games will be held in Glasgow this year from the 23^rd July through to the 3^rd August and dates back to 1930, when the very first games were held. This sporting event is a Commonwealth tradition which is held every four years and has a total of 71 member countries competing.

1. Definition of Commonwealth Games (npl)
   Com·mon·wealth Games
   British sports contest: a sports contest held every four years involving participants from countries of the British Commonwealth

Meet the competing Team USANA Athletes:

David Bishop – NZ Gymnast

David Bishop – Gymnast

Currently the national New Zealand gymnastic champion, David has practised his sport for 16 dedicated years and is aiming to win a medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. David says, “I have made the NZ team for Commonwealth Games. I’m very happy to be selected; it has been my number 1 goal for the last 4 years. I am so very grateful for the support from USANA and their help to get me to where I am.”

Keep an eye out for David competing from the 28^th July to the 30^th July.

Martin Knight – NZ Squash Player

Martin Knight – Squash

Martin Knight is a professional squash player who is currently ranked #1 in New Zealand and won silver in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Martin’s game will be in the afternoon of the 31^st July, sometime between 11:30am and 4pm, and we’re backing him to bring home another medal to add to the collection!

Gillies Kaka – NZ Sevens Player

Gillies Kaka – Rugby Sevens Team

After playing for the Hawkes Bay Magpies, World Series Dream Team and winning the Rugby Sevens World Cup Player of the Tournament (2013), Gillies Kaka has been selected for the Rugby Sevens team to represent NZ in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Gillies is also one of our newest Team USANA athletes and we’re excited to have him on board! Watch out for Gillies game on the 27^th July.

Ricky Yue – Shooter

Zhao Yue (Ricky) – Shooting

Ricky is another of our newly sponsored Team USANA athletes, and is a top New Zealand shooting star! He is the only New Zealander to qualify for the Pistol Shooting category and will be competing between the 25^th and the 29^th July.

Leroy Hindley – NZ Boxer

Leroy Hindley – Boxing

We’re very proud to announce that Leroy Hindley, who is currently ranked #1 64kg boxer in New Zealand, is our newest Team USANA athlete. Leroy will also be competing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games and we’ll be cheering him on all the way!!

With a total of 17 sports in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, USANA New Zealand is over the moon to have sponsored athletes competing in five of these categories.

Go Team USANA!!

By Amanda Tutty
Field Development
USANA New Zealand

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