In response to the recent 7.1-magnitude earthquake in the Tibetan Yushu County of Qinghai Province, Nu Skin has donated more than $1 million in cash and in-kind donations to aid the rescue workers and survivors.

"Nu Skin's mission is to be a force for good in the world and we are pleased to have resources to help in responding to natural disasters such as this earthquake," said Andrew Fan, Nu Skin president of the greater China region. "We will keep a close eye on the latest developments in the earthquake area and will continue to do our best to support the rescue work based on the specific needs in the disaster area. We appreciate the rescue workers for their tireless efforts and are confident that the local residents will be able to restore and rebuild their homes and livelihood."

Nu Skin's contribution included monetary donations to purchase rescue supplies and 10,000 activated carbon protective masks. In addition, the company also donated nutritional and personal care products, including 750,000 servings of VitaMeal and 3,000 bottles of waterless hand sanitizer.

As a corporate donor to relief efforts, Nu Skin was invited to attend the Yushu Earthquake Relief Fundraising Performance on April 20. The event was jointly organized by the China Ministry of Communications; Ministry of Civil Affairs; State Administration of Radio, Film and Television; and the China Red Cross Society.

Nu Skin has been an active supporter for disaster relief in China. In 2008, Nu Skin was recognized with the prestigious China Charity Award from the China Ministry of Civil Affairs for its contribution to the southern China snowstorm and Sichuan earthquake relief efforts.