HALIFAX, June 2 /CNW/ -WHAT: XanGo, LLC will be making an important announcement in
support of The Children's Wish Foundation's National
Wishmaker Parade.
The Wishmaker Parade will take place in more than 100
communities across Canada over the October 18th and 19th
weekend. The Wishmaker Parade has become a premier national
fundraising event for Children's Wish, raising $1.3 million
in 2007.
WHO: Glen Oliver, International Market Manager Canada for XanGo
LLC
Cheryl Matthews, Chapter Director, Nova Scotia
Carter, Wishmaker Parade Ambassador and Wish Child
WHEN: Wednesday, June 4, 2008
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Basinview Drive Community School
273 Basinview Drive, Bedford, Nova ScotiaBACKGROUND:
About XanGo
XanGo, LLC is a recognized category creator as the first company to
market a premium mangosteen beverage, XanGo(R) Juice, to consumers worldwide.
XanGo continues to lead the category by driving the research, development and
advancement of functional mangosteen products. Based in Utah, XanGo is
privately owned and powered by a global network of independent distributors.
XanGo's expansive operations include the U.S. and numerous international
markets such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany and Malaysia. For more
information on XanGo, visit www.xango.com.
About Children's Wish
Established in 1984, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada is a
national non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling a favorite wish for
children diagnosed with high-risk, life-threatening illnesses. Since its
inception, Children's Wish has granted close to 14,000 wishes for children and
their families and fulfills approximately 900 wishes annually, with 700 wishes
granted in Nova Scotia -- each being an individual adventure, carefully
structured to meet the needs of that particular child. For information on The
Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, log onto www.childrenswish.ca.
For further information: Cheryl Matthews, Chapter Director - Nova
Scotia, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, o: (902) 492-0025, c: (902)
229-9474, cheryl.matthews@childrenswish.ca; or George James, Director,
Communications, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, o: (905) 839-4566,
ext. 240, c: (416) 402-3783, george.james@childrenswish.ca
