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Ronaldinho joins Team Nutrilite |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INTERNATIONAL SOCCER SUPERSTAR RONALDINHO SIGNS WITH NUTRILITE World’s Leading Brand of Vitamin, Mineral and Dietary Supplements Taps International Icon for Global Marketing Campaign and Cause-Related Initiative Ada, MI (February 28, 2008) – Amway Corporation announced today that it has signed two-time FIFA Player of the Year and soccer phenomenon Ronaldinho to a multi-year, global endorsement agreement to represent Nutrilite, the world’s leading brand of vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements.* The endorsement, the largest platform in the 74-year history of the Nutrilite brand, aligns Ronaldinho with other world-class athletes who endorse the Nutrilite brand, including 100-meter world record holder Asafa Powell, 110-meter hurdles world record holder Liu Xiang, and 400-meter American record holder Sanya Richards. Quixtar North America, Amway’s sister company, will leverage the relationship with Ronaldinho to excite and inspire Quixtar Independent Business Owners, who are the exclusive providers of Nutrilite products in the U.S. and Canada. Ronaldinho will endorse the Nutrilite brand exclusively within the vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements as well as the protein categories. “It makes sense for me because we both believe that everyone should get the most out of what nature has given them,” said Ronaldinho. New Campaign The star power of Ronaldinho jump starts the brand’s early efforts of consumer marketing with a cadre of touch-points ranging from broadcast spots and print advertising to internet promotions and local market appearances. The ads, created by Kantor + Wassink, were shot by award-winning cinematographer Guillermo Navarro (Pans Labyrinth) and directed by Scott Harris. Versions of the new television spots and print advertisements are available at Nutrilite.com, along with a webcast of today’s press conference. Helping Children Goal-By-Goal A cornerstone of the partnership includes Ronaldinho’s appointment as the Nutrilite Global Spokesperson for the Amway One by One campaign for children, which was celebrated with a €700,000 donation by Amway Europe to UNICEF. At the end of 2007, the global campaign has generated $50,000,000 (USD) and 800,000 volunteer hours to children’s programs by harnessing the power of Amway global employees and three million Amway Business Owners (ABOs). For every goal that Ronaldinho scores, Nutrilite will make a donation to the Amway One by One program in all 58 countries where Amway conducts business. “Throughout my career I’ve been a strong advocate for children. Thanks to Nutrilite, every goal I score over the next three years will directly benefit children in need,” said Ronaldinho. Ronaldinho – who has been awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year award twice (2004, 2005), as well as the European Footballer of the Year award (2005) and the FIFPro World Player of the Year award twice (2005, 2006) – is the latest addition to the elite Team NutriliteTM roster which currently includes sprinter Asafa Powell, hurdler Liu Xiang and sprinter Sanya Richards. About the Nutrilite Brand Nutrilite is the world’s leading brand of vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements (based on 2006 sales). The company is so committed to total quality control of its plant concentrates from seed to tablet, it is the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest, and process plants on their own certified organic farms. Nutrilite farms are located in California, Washington, Mexico, and Brazil. About Quixtar Based in Ada, Mich., Quixtar Inc. is part of the Alticor group of companies, founded by the DeVos and Van Andel families. Alticor is led by Steve Van Andel, Chairman, and Doug DeVos, President. Global sales for the Alticor group of companies, which include Amway, Access Business Group, Alticor Corporate Enterprises (ACE), and Quixtar, exceeded $7.1 billion in fiscal 2007. Quixtar currently supports independent businesses in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and various trust territories and independent island nations in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and Caribbean Sea. Quixtar Canada Corp. headquarters are located in London, Ont., Canada. About Amway Amway is one of the leaders in the US$80 billion global direct-selling industry. Established in 1959 as a seller of household cleaners, Amway expanded and diversified over the years and today sees its sales led by Nutrilite vitamin and mineral supplements and ArtistryTM skin care and cosmetics. In North America, the Amway Global opportunity operates as Quixtar North America. Amway has helped millions of people lead better lives through consumer products, business opportunities and generous sharing with the One by One campaign for children. |
The Olympic Torch has begun its round-the-world relay amid tight security in the Chinese capital Beijing. Carried by Liu Xiang – Team Nutrilite.
The symbolic start to China’s Olympic Games took place at Tiananmen Square.

Liu Xiang – Team Nutrilite.
World-record holder, 110m hurdles
Winning
On July 11, 2006, Liu Xiang raced to victory in the 110-meter hurdles at the IAAF Super Grand Prix in Lausanne, Switzerland, setting a new world record with a time of just 12.88 seconds. Just five years earlier, at the tender age of 18, Xiang burst onto the racing scene by making the semifinals at the World Championships. One year later, he set the World Junior and Asian records for the 110-meter hurdles. And just a year after that, Xiang won gold at the 2004 Olympic Games. Today, Xiang is the newest global brand ambassador for Nutrilite. “I will definitely deliver the Nutrilite philosophy to every corner of the world,” said Xiang.
Race techniques
Xiang set his world record in the 110-meter hurdles. The 110-meter hurdles is considered the standard sprint hurdle race and includes 10 42-inch-high hurdles, which participants must leap over as they run. The first hurdle is placed 15 yards from the starting line and the distance between hurdles is 10 yards.