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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. 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. We immediately felt an overwhelming desire to help, so we donated $25,000 to the Red Cross with a pledge to match donations up to another $25,000. In all, we raised $100,000! In April the D. Gary Young Foundation started a new project to help the children in the Maestral orphanages in Croatia. Many of our Diamonds were able to go there during the Diamond Retreat and share in the excitement that these children felt as they were showered with so many gifts. It is amazing how children and adults alike respond when they see how you care. Giving neglected and abused children hope and confidence is a major step toward guiding them to a bright future. It was a rewarding time for all of us. Wherever you go and whatever you do, always look to see how you can help and give what you can. Giving of yourself is a time of growth that brings a happiness that seems to burst from your heart as it touches the hearts of those you are helping.
CHANGING LIVES in Croatia HELD IN BEAUTIFUL Split, Croatia, and Paris, France, in April the 2015 Diamond Retreat was unlike any other retreat we’ve ever held! The event was filled with Young Living’s top leaders and was preceded by an immersive, multiday Raindrop Technique® training, plus the groundbreaking of our new Croatia farm. The Raindrop Technique event took place during three full days of Raindrop, emotional well-being, business, and product training at the beautiful Le Meridien Hotel. More than 1,400 attendees packed the house and enjoyed presentations from Young Living Founder and CEO D. Gary Young; Co-Founder and Executive
the foundation’s efforts to support underserved orphans in Croatia through our new partnership with Maestral International! Raindrop Technique training attendees, Diamond Retreat attendees, and Young Living staff had the opportunity to participate in the official groundbreaking of the Croatia farm and were thrilled to plant new helichrysum seedlings. The next day the Diamonds kicked off their retreat with a dinner at Le Meridien and a private performance by award-winning Croatian singer Goran Karan. Through the rest of the retreat, these top leaders relaxed and enjoyed tours of the historic island of Hvar; explored Paris,
Vice President Mary Young; Director of Global
Versailles, famous museums, Notre Dame, and
Education and Health Sciences Dr. Lindsey Elmore; Scientific Advisory Council Member Olivier Wenker, MD; and Global Director of Philanthropy Nikki Davis. Nikki gave a special presentation on the work
Champs Elysees; and celebrated with a closing dinner and fireworks at the Vaux le Vicomte castle. Congratulations to the Diamond-ranking members who qualified to attend this
of the D. Gary Young Foundation, with an auction
unforgettable retreat!
that saw attendees raise a staggering $35,000 for
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