The NBTY Foundation Raises $590,000 To Support Long Island Communities Through Annual Golf Outing
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- NBTY, a global manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of market-leading vitamins, supplements and sports and active nutrition products, and The NBTY Foundation, its charitable arm, last week raised over $590,000 through its 10th Annual Golf Outing.
"We are once again inspired by the generosity of our vendors, suppliers, customers, consumers, and Associates," said Sonya Soutus, Senior Vice President, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer at NBTY. "Their support created our most successful Golf Outing yet and will have a significant and lasting impact on the community. From the products we sell to our passion for assisting those in need, NBTY's commitment to wellness extends far and wide."
Over 300 attendees came out for a sun-filled day of golf in Long Island to continue and contribute to NBTY's decades-long effort to bring wellness to our communities.
The Packaging Design Group, has been a key sponsor of The NBTY Foundation's Golf Outing since inception.
"The Golf Outing is an important element of our partnership with NBTY, and contributes to a portfolio of worthy causes. We look forward to supporting the event in the future," said Ken Gillman, a founding partner of The Packaging Design Group, now a division of TricorBraun.
Funds raised will support charitable efforts across local communities and further NBTY's commitment to wellness.
"NBTY's ongoing commitment to helping us end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island is having a positive effect on the lives of food-insecure Long Island families," said Randi Shubin Dresner, President and CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank. "Island Harvest Food Bank has been a recipient of funds from The NBTY Foundation through previous Golf Outings, and we sincerely appreciate the partnership with NBTY for all they do in support of our mission."
About The NBTY Foundation
The NBTY Foundation is committed to giving and supporting wellness in every form and through every opportunity. Established as the charitable arm of NBTY, a global manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of market-leading vitamins, supplements and sports and active nutrition products, it believes in enhancing the lives of all people and giving back to the communities in which we live, work and do business. Learn more about The NBTY Foundation at www.nbtyfoundation.com.
About NBTY
NBTY has enriched the lives of consumers around the world by introducing innovative products and solutions to the health and wellness marketplace for more than 40 years. Our ongoing mission to deliver the highest quality nutritional supplements and wellness products has resulted in an extensive portfolio of well-known and trusted brands, including Nature's Bounty®, Sundown Naturals®, Osteo Bi-Flex®, Solgar®, Balance Bar®, MET-Rx®, Pure Protein®, Body Fortress®, Puritan's Pride®, Holland & Barrett®, De Tuinen®, and many others. As a leading global manufacturer, marketer, distributor and retailer of market-leading vitamins and nutritional supplements, NBTY is committed to supporting wellness by creating products that consumers want and making them easily available anywhere they shop. Learn more about our wellness vision and industry-leading products at www.nbty.com.
About TricorBraun
TricorBraun helps bring customers' new and existing products to market efficiently as one of the packaging industry's largest suppliers of glass and plastic containers, closures, dispensers and tubes from over 40 locations throughout North America and internationally from London, England: Guangzhou, China; Hong Kong, and Mumbai, India. The award-winning, Design & Innovation center gives our customers forward-thinking service based on consumer insight, understanding of the markets and creative solutions. In addition, advisory services range from preliminary planning, manufacturing oversight and an array of innovative warehousing and logistics programs. More details are available at www.tricorbraun.com.
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SOURCE TricorBraun; NBTY
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