Nature’s Bounty® Vitamins today announced the winners of its ‘Share the Bounty’ $50,000 charity giveaway. Canadians were asked to vote for their favourite charities from a list of nominees provided by the public. More than 350,000 votes were received during the contest.

The Grand Prize winner, by popular vote, was the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society, an organization whose mission it is to improve the lives of animals by rescuing and providing sanctuary to any who have been abandoned, surrendered or abused. Second prize went to Reach for the Rainbow, a charity that is dedicated to providing integrated summer camp programs for children with disabilities as well as activities and opportunities for special needs children. The Third place winner by popular vote was Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society, who works to conserve and protect native wildlife and its natural habitat through education and rehabilitation.

An additional three nominated charitable organizations were selected by random drawing to each receive a $5,000 donation from Nature’s Bounty. The organizations were Autism Dog Services Incorporated, Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation, Education Centre Inc and Oopsadazy Rescue and Sanctuary Society.

“We would like to congratulate each of the winning organizations and wish them luck in their continued work on behalf of those who will benefit from these funds,” said Carlson Teakle, Vice President and General Manager of Nature’s Bounty Canada. “We would also like to thank the thousands of individuals who embraced the spirit of our Giveaway and voted for their favourite charities.”

About Nature’s Bounty® Vitamins

Nature’s Bounty® was established over 40 years ago, with the goal of providing the highest quality nutritional supplements. Today Nature’s Bounty®’ continues their commitment to good health, throughout Canada and the world, as a manufacturer and distributor of vitamins, herbal and specialty supplements, made to the highest quality standards. For more information, please call 1-800-665-8820 or visit our website at www.naturesbounty.ca.

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