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FOUNDER’S MESSAGE WE ARE A company that cares, and we share from the heart. Our world-class products create an exceptional culture that is about uplifting others and helping them achieve their dreams. We are dedicated to the success of all as we help the individual. Wherever we go and whatever we do, we will constantly meet people who need help with something. Finances, health, and relationships are constantly under strain and are a main concern for so many individuals. Many people feel underappreciated and overstressed—and those are the lucky ones with homes, food, and jobs. Young Living provides an opportunity for anyone searching for a better way, a way to live your dreams, personally and professionally.
"We are a company always looking for ways to help and do good things in the world wherever we can." How can we help the less fortunate, those who live in impoverished areas of the world and have no ability to change their environment? What about people who are the victims of Mother Nature? When I heard about the earthquake that shook Nepal in April, my heart went out to those people whose lives are now in chaos and who tragically lost family members and friends.
CHANGING LIVES in Croatia
HELD IN BEAUTIFUL Split, Croatia, and Paris, France, in
attendees raise a staggering $35,000 for the foundation’s
April the 2015 Diamond Retreat was unlike any other retreat
efforts to support underserved orphans in Croatia through
we’ve ever held! The event was filled with Young Living’s
our new partnership with Maestral International!
top leaders and was preceded by an immersive, multiday
Raindrop Technique training attendees, Diamond
Raindrop Technique training, plus the groundbreaking of
Retreat attendees, and Young Living staff had the
our new Croatia farm.
opportunity to participate in the official groundbreaking
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The Raindrop Technique event took place during three full days of Raindrop, emotional well-being, business, and
of the Croatia farm and were thrilled to plant new helichrysum seedlings.
product training at the beautiful Le Meridien Hotel. More
The next day the Diamonds kicked off their retreat with a
than 1,400 attendees packed the house and enjoyed
dinner at Le Meridien and a private performance by award-
presentations from Young Living Founder and CEO D.
winning Croatian singer Goran Karan. Through the rest of
Gary Young; Co-Founder and Executive Vice President
the retreat, these top leaders relaxed and enjoyed tours
Mary Young; Director of Global Education and Health
of the historic island of Hvar; explored Paris, Versailles,
Sciences Dr. Lindsey Elmore; Scientific Advisory Council
famous museums, Notre Dame, and Champs Elysees; and
Member Olivier Wenker, MD; and Global Director of
celebrated with a closing dinner and fireworks at the Vaux
Philanthropy Nikki Davis.
le Vicomte castle.
Nikki gave a special presentation on the work of the D. Gary Young Foundation, with an auction that saw
Congratulations to the Diamond-ranking members who qualified to attend this unforgettable retreat!
$100,000 RAISED FOR NEPAL IN ONE WEEK!
the country of Nepal on April 25, we quickly partnered
We immediately felt an overwhelming desire to
with the American Red Cross, which was already on the
help, so we donated $25,000 to the Red Cross
ground providing immediate support to first responders
with a pledge to match donations up to another
in Nepal. We committed $25,000 in financial support and
$25,000. In all, we raised $100,000!
initiated a campaign to provide an additional $25,000 by
In April the D. Gary Young Foundation
engaging in a fund-matching campaign with our members
started a new project to help the children in
and employees. Less than 24 hours after initiating the
the Maestral orphanages in Croatia. Many of
campaign, members and employees had already donated
our Diamonds were able to go there during the
more than $25,000. One week later, the combined
Diamond Retreat and share in the excitement
donation totaled $100,000!
that these children felt as they were showered
“Our global commitment expands beyond selling
with so many gifts. It is amazing how children
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH the American Red Cross, Young
products and owning farms all over the world,” said
and adults alike respond when they see
Living members and employees recently raised $50,000
Ogden. “As global citizens, we are deeply committed
how you care. Giving neglected and abused
in less than a week, bringing the combined corporate and
to ensuring the overall well-being of people worldwide,
children hope and confidence is a major step
member donation to $100,000 to support the relief efforts
and we accept our social responsibility to provide support
toward guiding them to a bright future. It was a
in Nepal.
when we are able.”
rewarding time for all of us.
“The generous and immediate response from our
In light of the more recent 7.3 magnitude earthquake that
Wherever you go and whatever you do, always
members was astounding,” said Travis Ogden, Young
hit the already-devastated area on May 12, we encourage
look to see how you can help and give what you
Living chief operating officer. “Young Living has always
everyone to continue supporting the American Red Cross
can. Giving of yourself is a time of growth that
been much more than a product company; and together
efforts. All donations go directly to support the American
brings a happiness that seems to burst from
with our members, we stand committed to helping those
Red Cross and global relief efforts of the International Red
your heart as it touches the hearts of those you
in need.”
Cross Committee. Donations can be made directly to the
are helping.
After the initial 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated
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American Red Cross Nepal Relief Fund at RedCross.org.