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Amway’s China earthquake relief donations total $2.9 million, and counting

Amway’s China earthquake relief donations total $2.9 million, and counting

Published 05-23-08

Submitted by Amway

ADA, Mich. - May 22, 2008 - The combined efforts of Amway, its distributors and employees worldwide, totals RMB20.5 million ($2.9 million), and counting, for victims of the devastating earthquake that took place in the Sichuan Province of China. "Our hearts go out to those affected by this tragedy," said Amway President Doug DeVos, "Our employees and business owners live in countries around the globe, and events like these reinforce the sense that we all share a common humanity."

Amway's made an initial commitment of RMB 2 million (approximately $286,000) to the Sichuan Red Cross through its Amway China affiliate less than 60 hours after the earthquake took place. Half of the donation was for the Red Cross and the other half was for reconstruction of a primary school that collapsed in Chengdu City, killing 50 students. As the magnitude of the disaster became clearer, Amway made another donation of RMB 10 million (approximately $1.43 million) to the China Ministry of Civil Affairs. These donations are in addition to the thousands of Amway China staff and distributors nationwide who gathered Amway volunteers to donate money, blood and relief supplies to the quake-hit regions.

Amway has affiliate markets in more than 80 countries and territories, including China, that have together donated RMB 13.5 million ($1.5 million) for relief efforts. An additional RMB 1 million ($144,000) was collected from employees and RMB5.8 million ($833,000) from distributors through the local Red Cross and other non profit organizations. "Amway continues to lead the way when the corporate world is called upon to help provide relief following international disasters," said Lisa J Marks, CEO of American Red Cross of Greater Grand Rapids, near Amway's world headquarters in Michigan, "Red Cross and Red Cresent societies are better able to respond to the devastation impacting families in China because of generosity of Amway and its partners. We are grateful for their constant partnership and support." Amway's owners and employees are committed to the communities in which they operate and will continue to seek additional ways to help China quickly recover from this tragic event.

About Amway

Headquartered in Ada, Michigan, USA, Amway and its affiliates offer products, business opportunities, and product development, manufacturing and logistics services in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide. In its most recent fiscal year, the company reported worldwide sales of USD $7.1 billion.

About Amway China

Amway (China) Co., Limited (ACCL) is a large scale, US-invested manufacturing and distribution company in operation since 1995. ACCL is headquartered in Guangzhou and has two regional offices in Beijing and Shanghai, with 5,000 employees in various facilities across the country. It manufactures more than 170 products and has grown to become the largest affiliate within Amway’s worldwide business family. In 2007, ACCL's business reached RMB13.8 billion. ACCL also gives back generously to society. By the end of 2007, ACCL sponsored over 3,500 social projects focused on children and environmental protection, with contributions totaling RMB200 million.

Amway’s One by One Campaign for Children

Amway has a long history of sharing with the communities where they do business, both through volunteer efforts and charitable contributions. In 2003, Amway launched the One by One Campaign for Children to focus their philanthropic efforts on children and make a more sustainable impact on society. Through One by One, Amway, its employees and Business owners support hundreds of non profit organizations in more than 50 countries working to address the full spectrum of children’s needs. Amway is dedicated to offering children the resources they need to live, achieve, learn and play. For more information, visit www.amwayonebyone.com.

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Headquartered in Ada, Michigan, USA, Amway and its affiliates offer products, business opportunities, and product development, manufacturing and logistics services in more than 80 countries and territories worldwide. In its most recent fiscal year, the company reported worldwide sales of USD $7.1 billion.

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