OLYMPICS, SPORTS & FITNESS
The Olympic ideals of fair play, international goodwill, and personal excellence are shared by Sunrider, making the Olympics a natural partner for Sunrider's philanthropic endeavors. Sunrider is also dedicated to supporting various other athletic activities and events, as it realizes that an active lifestyle, along with healthy eating habits, promotes improved health, productivity, and well-being.

Sunrider Malaysia

• Co-Sponsor of the 2018 MRCA Charity Run — Sunrider Malaysia was a proud co-sponsor of the 2018 MRCA Charity Run, held in Selangor, Malaysia, and which attracted over 2,000 participants. This marks the fifth consecutive year Sunrider has supported this event. Organized by the Malaysia Retailer Chain Association (MCRA), the primary aims of the Run are to promote general welfare in the community and to raise funds for charitable homes for underprivileged children and the needy.

Sunrider Corporate Office

• Sponsorship of the Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker Run — In 2013, Sunrider received an Appreciation Plaque from the Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee in recognition of its "generous contribution to the 35th Annual Firecracker 5/10k Run, Walk, Kiddie Run & Bike Ride. Your support promotes education, literacy, health, and fitness, and enhances the general welfare of the Chinatown community." Sunrider has been a long-time supporter of this annual event, as well as an active participant.


• 2006 Arnold Sports Festival — Held March 3–5, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio, the Arnold Sports Festival welcomed more than 15,000 athletes from around the world competing in 30 different events, including 15 Olympic-style contests. The goal of the annual Arnold Sports Festival is to promote fitness through “a weekend of sports and a lifetime of fitness.” This event also aims to build interest in the 2008 Beijing Olympics by offering a wide range of Olympic sports, including table tennis, martial arts, gymnastics, boxing, wrestling, and weightlifting. Because of Sunrider’s participation and support as a national sponsor, a large number of Chinese Olympic team members were able to participate in this year’s Festival, including two Chinese Olympic gold medal winners in weightlifting.

Sunrider China

• China Olympic Diving Team — Sunrider sponsored the gold medal-winning China Olympic Diving Team at the 2000 Sydney Olympic games.

Sunrider Israel

• Paralympic Athlete — A contract was signed in April 2007 between Sunrider Israel and Liran Geva, who will represent Israel at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in the disabled table tennis category. Through this contract, Sunrider Israel has been sponsoring this inspirational athlete as he pursues his gold medal dream.
  
  Liran trains professionally and plays in table tennis competitions in Israel and around the world. His success includes a bronze medal in both the individual and team competitions at the 2008 Liverpool Open in England, and a gold medal (personal) and a silver medal (group) at the Romania Championships in 2007.
  
  During the past year Liran participated in six tournaments worldwide, improving his world ranking from 26 to 15. He also secured his place at the next Paralympic Games in Beijing, where he looks forward to competing for a gold medal.


• Israeli Olympic Team — Sunrider is the exclusive food supplement company sponsoring the Israeli Olympic Team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Sunrider will provide the Israeli Olympic athletes with the best food supplements, vitamins, and minerals in the world as they pursue their gold medal aspirations.

ARTS & CULTURE
The Chen Art Gallery, one of the finest collections of Chinese art and antiques, is the culmination of Dr. Chen's passion for sharing the rich beauty and history of his Chinese heritage. Dr. Chen and Sunrider deeply appreciate the nurturing influence that arts and culture have on society and seek to foster their growth through the support of many inspiring, enriching, and community-unifying programs.

Sunrider Corporate Office

• Jilin Province Trade Delegation — Sunrider International was proud to host an official trade delegation from Jilin Province, China, in October 2016. Sunrider continues to be uniquely positioned to build bridges between the Chinese and American cultures and markets.


• Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation — In 2012, the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation presented Sunrider with a Certificate of Appreciation for the company’s “continued support of the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation and bringing culturally enriching performances to Torrance and the South Bay communities.”


• Sponsorship of the ROC Centennial Celebration Committee U.S. Southwest Region — As supporter and sponsor of the ROC Centennial Celebration Committee Southwest Region, Sunrider hosted a special event in September 2011 at its World Headquarters, which included a press conference, special tour of the Chen Art Gallery, and banquet dinner. The event was part of a year-long campaign conducted by the Committee to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Republic of China (ROC).


• 2008 Beijing International Congress on Women in Music — Sunrider International made a significant contribution to the success of the “2008 Beijing International Congress on Women in Music” (ICWM) through its sponsorship of members of the China National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO). The sponsored members performed at the new National Centre for the Performing Arts, playing the music of eight composers who represented Cuba, Hong Kong, Korea, Switzerland, the United States, and mainland China. The CNSO performers expressed their appreciation for the experience by saying it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and that they were excited by the challenge of learning and playing new compositions in such a setting.
  
  More than 100 women from 28 countries and regions participated in the five-day congress, which was held April 18–22 in Beijing, China. The participants included established women composers as well as students, musicologists, educators, performers, and conductors. Participants shared “the rich music traditions by women from their own nations and were stimulated by colorful traditional and innovative contemporary music from many countries.” The congress featured twelve concerts, two seminars, and one workshop, each of which attracted large enthusiastic and appreciative audiences.


• Chinese American Museum — Sunrider has been a long-time supporter of this nonprofit museum that aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of America's diverse heritage by researching, preserving, and sharing the history, rich cultural legacy, and continuing contributions of Chinese Americans.
  
  Most recently, Sunrider donated $5,000 as a Bronze Patron in support of the Chinese American Museum's 12th Annual Historymakers Awards Banquet, held on September 7, 2008. Recognized as one of the premier Chinese American events in Southern California, the Banquet honors the inspiring achievements of individuals and organizations within the fields of art, literature, science, business, government, law, and athletics who have made significant contributions towards the greater Chinese American community and beyond. www.camla.org


• Palos Verdes Regional Orchestra — Sunrider and Drs. Chen have contributed $73,000 to this community orchestra sponsored by the Palos Verdes Stake of The Church of Latter-Day Saints. Founded in 1998, the orchestra’s reputation has grown over time and now performs three or four concerts per year that are open to the public free of charge. It is comprised of a culturally and religiously diverse group of musicians living throughout Southern California. The goal of the orchestra is to provide a place where people of all ages, nationalities, and religions can come together to create beautiful music for the community. Sunrider, which has also hosted several concerts at its headquarters, is proud to assist the orchestra achieve its goal.


• Chen Art Gallery — This free, non-profit art gallery is located inside the Sunrider International World Headquarters and features historical Chinese artifacts from the Neolithic Era to the Qing Dynasty. www.chenartgallery.org


• Los Angeles Philharmonic Association — Sunrider supports this association that is hailed as Southern California's leading performing arts institution, and has participated in their annual benefit ball. www.laphil.org


• Torrance Cultural Arts Center — Sunrider supports this Center that strengthens the community of Torrance by serving as a unique campus of culture, the arts, and arts education. www.tcac.torrnet.com

Sunrider China

• Lin Zexu Foundation — Sunrider donated RMB 250,000 (US$31,010) to this Foundation for renovation of the Lin Zexu Museum. Remembered for his patriotic actions during the Opium War, Lin Zexu was a Ching Dynasty government official who fought to suppress the illicit drug trafficking of foreign nations.

Sunrider Korea

• Pusan International Film Festival — Sunrider was an official sponsor of the “Exclusive Photo Exhibition” of the 2009 Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF). Held annually in Pusan, South Korea, PIFF is the eighth largest film industry event in the world and the biggest in Asia, drawing over a million people from around the world. Through sponsorship of this event, Sunrider demonstrated its commitment to support art and culture, while increasing awareness of Sunrider’s identity and opportunity.

COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT
It has been a Sunrider tradition for Distributors and staff alike to support charitable activities in the areas in which they live. Through a blend of monetary aid and hands-on volunteer assistance, Sunriders around the world have played an active role in making their communities a cleaner, healthier, and happier place to live for present and future generations.

Sunrider Hong Kong

• International Children Drawing Contest cum Photography Competition — Sunrider was the major sponsor of the 40th International Children Drawing Contest cum Photography Competition, organized by the Junior Chamber International Harbour Hong Kong (JCI Harbour) and held on April 14, 2019, in Kowloon Park, Hong Kong. The annual contest helps raise public awareness about a number of social issues, including marine protection, racial harmony, and caring about communality. About 320,000 children have benefited directly from participating in the annual contest over the years. The contest provides a platform to promote young children’s creativity and artistic talents, and it helps inspire young people to cultivate sustainable positive change.


• Holiday Season Toy Drive — Sunrider continued its treasured tradition of organizing a holiday season toy drive, with dozens of toys being donated by Sunrider staff, who were happy to spread some holiday cheer to local children. The drive benefited the Boys & Girls Club of the South Bay, which supports many underserved families in the communities surrounding Sunrider World Headquarters.


• Boys & Girls Club of the South Bay — Sunrider has supported a variety of Boys & Girls Club activities for many years, most recently by serving as the host site for the organization’s Youth of the Year award ceremony, held in November 2018, at Sunrider World Headquarters. Over 150 people attended, including local officials and supporters of the Club, including representatives from the LA Chargers and the NFL.
  
  Sunrider looks forward to providing continuing support to help the Boys & Girls Club pursue their ongoing mission: “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”


• Pediatric Therapy Network — Sunrider has been a long-time supporter of the Torrance-based Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) and its annual Camp Escapades program, which was most recently held in August 2016 at the Rolling Hills Country Day School (RHCDS). Camp Escapades is an innovative two-week summer day camp that “provides for the unique needs of many different Special Needs Children, so that all children and families can experience the joys of Summer Camp.” The annual Halloween Ball, which Sunrider has sponsored for several years, is also an opportunity for Sunrider to give back to support children with special needs in the South Bay region of Los Angeles. For more information about PTN and how you can support its programs, visit: www.pediatrictherapynetwork.org.


• Boys & Girls Club — Sunrider has supported a variety of Boys & Girls Club activities for many years, most recently by serving as the host site for the organization’s Youth of the Year award ceremony, held in December 2016. Sunrider looks forward to providing continuing support to help the Boys & Girls Club pursue their ongoing mission: “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”


• BizFed — Jonathan Beutler, Sunrider’s director of public affairs, serves on the board of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (“BizFed”), a diverse alliance of business organizations that engages with policy makers and elected officials to ensure a strong voice for the business community of Southern California.


• Support of Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation and Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches — On February 17, 2015, John Teng, representing Sunrider International, participated in “Dancing with the South Bay Stars,” an annual charity event organized by the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation and held at the Torrance Armstrong Theater.
  
  The competition is modeled after the original TV series, but in this event the “South Bay’s brightest stars” are paired with professional dancers to compete and raise funds and awareness for their favorite nonprofit organizations.
  
  John, who teamed up with professional dancer Stacey McKenzie in winning first place, chose Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches(A3M) as the charity his dance team would support. A3M is a bone-marrow recruitment center that helps patients with blood cancers. Including John and Stacey, the competition featured 12 partnered teams, with everyone dancing their hearts out for their chosen charities and the audience.
  
  After the event, in recognition of his accomplishment, John received a Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature Assembly. An accompanying letter, signed by Assemblyman David Hadley, reads in part, “Your dedication to serving our community and raising money for charity is a worthy endeavor and it is my pleasure to present you with this award.”


• Support of Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation and Happy Hats for Kids — On February 15, 2014, Jonathan Beutler, Public Affairs Director of Sunrider International, represented the company in “Dancing with the South Bay Stars,” a charitable event organized by the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation and modeled after the original television program on the broadcast network ABC. In addition to the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation, Jonathan also danced to benefit Happy Hats for Kids, a nonprofit organization based in Torrance, California, dedicated to providing services to hospitalized children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.


• Service to the Local Community — Sunrider International received a Certificate of Recognition from the State of California Senate in recognition of Sunrider’s service to the local community. The certificate states, “Commending your company’s history of devoted service to the community, through your support of GAP’s efforts to counter gangs and their influence in Wilmington, your help supplying materials and volunteers to clean our community, and your help providing alternative positive activities for young people."


• Gang Alternatives Program (GAP) — Sunrider has been a long-time supporter of the Gang Alternatives Program (GAP). Founded in 1986, the mission of this nonprofit organization is to “eliminate the base of gang membership by having a generation of young people say ‘No’ to gang membership and ‘Yes’ to positive lifestyle changes.” GAP serves students, parents, and the community through services that include gang prevention, parent training, community clean up, after-school activities, graffiti abatement programs, job training, and outreach and referral services.
  
  In 2012, Sunrider received a Certificate of Appreciation that states in part, “In gratitude and appreciation of your generous contribution to the vision, mission, and goals of the Gang Alternatives Program. Your support assists us in providing important services to the community and in expanding our programs.” In 2007, Sunrider received a Certificate of Appreciation from GAP in recognition of Sunrider’s contribution to the 5th Annual “Bridging the GAP” Dinner and Fundraiser, which was held at Sunrider World Headquarters and raised over $90,000 for GAP. For more information, visit www.gangfree.org


• Tribute to First Responders Luncheon — The Harbor City/Harbor Gateway Chamber of Commerce held its annual Tribute to First Responders Luncheon at Sunrider World Headquarters on September 22, 2011. The Chamber presented an appreciation plaque to Sunrider in recognition of the company’s support as a Gold Sponsor and host of the event.
  
  The Los Angeles City and County Fire Departments, paramedics, and emergency medical teams, the American Red Cross, crisis response teams, the Harbor UCLA Trauma Center, the Emergency Medical Center USC, and community heroes were all specially recognized.


• Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Classic — Sunrider International was a proud supporter of the 4th Annual Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Classic, held August 1, 2011, at the Marine Memorial Golf Course, located at Camp Pendleton in Southern California. Sunrider’s support of this nonprofit fund-raising tournament included a financial contribution that enabled four Marine Purple Heart recipients to participate in the golf tournament and take part in the post-event dinner and festivities.
  
  Run entirely by volunteers, Wounded Warriors Golf was established to conduct charity golf tournaments to benefit permanently disabled soldiers and their families as they return home from current and recent conflicts, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  
  To learn more about the Wounded Warriors organization and how you can support, visit https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
  


• Certificate of Participation from Southern California Edison — In March 2009, Sunrider International was awarded a “Certificate of Participation—Base Interruptible Program” from Southern California Edison (SCE Corp), the largest subsidiary of Edison International and the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California. Sunrider’s participation in SCE’s Demand Response programs helps ensure power reliability for our community and defer the need to build new generation plants.
  
  Since 2008, Sunrider’s participation has resulted in the reduction of 65,740 pounds of CO2 greenhouse gas emissions. This is equivalent to removing five passenger vehicles from the road and powering four homes with electricity for one year.
  
  Sunrider will continue to follow Federal and State guidelines and participate in energy-saving programs. The following are a few of the projects Sunrider is working on with SCE Corp. in our continuing effort to conserve energy and protect the environment:
  
  
  1. Replace all old air-conditioning units with high efficiency, ozone-friendly units.
  2. Install a “building environmental system” (or “building automation system”). This comprehensive, high-tech system will control the temperature and the lighting in our facilities, enabling us to completely monitor and manage all of the energy used in any room of the building.
  3. Install a solar electric system or PV (photovoltaic) system on the roof to generate electricity and reduce electricity costs.


• Donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the South Bay — The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the South Bay is to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. As transportation is a constant challenge for this nonprofit organization, Sunrider International donated the funds necessary to purchase a 15-passenger van to transport at-risk youth from under-served community areas to local youth programs and activities. https://www.southbayclubs.org/


• Dragon Circle Chinese New Year Celebration — This annual cultural and business celebration is organized by the Cultural Involvement Task Force (CITF), a committee of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. The goal of the CITF is “to celebrate the diversity of our business community, and create opportunities for involvement together.”
  
  The 12th Annual Dragon Circle Chinese New Year Celebration was held on February 4, 2008 at Sunrider World Headquarters. The celebration featured various student performers and was attended by nearly 200 local business and community leaders along with various City and State elected officials. Sunrider, which has been a sponsor of this event since its inception, received a Golden Sponsor Award in recognition of its support.


• The Torrance Turkey Trot — Sunrider has financially supported this community event, officially known as the “Annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Day 3-Mile Fun Run,” since 2006. The event, which also features a canned food drive, is organized by the City of Torrance and attracts thousands of participants each year. In 2007 Sunrider was once again a proud sponsor, with Sunrider staff also manning a booth to introduce attendees to the “Health and Wealth” of the Sunrider opportunity.
  
  Proceeds from this event are used to offset the costs of running after-school and club programs at 14 of the Torrance Unified schools. These programs provide quality after-care for the youth of our community, including leisure activities, academic tutoring, socialization skills, and self-discovery opportunities. Additional information about this event is available at: www.torrnet.com/Parks/7654.htm


• Asian Youth Center — Sunrider supports this non-profit community center located in Los Angeles County that serves the social needs of youths and families with a focus on Asian immigrants. www.asianyouthcenter.org


• US$1,000,000 Pledge to UNICEF — Sunrider has committed to donate US$200,000, with an eventual target amount of US$1 million over the next four years, to the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund). The opening ceremony for this charity collaboration will take place at the Sunworld Dynasty Hotel in China in June 2007. The sponsorship, with the initial US$200,000 donation, kicks off with a check presentation ceremony held at the AsiaWorld-Expo in July 2007, during the Sunrider International Grand Convention.
  
  Founded in 1986, the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF’s work includes organizing fundraising and advocacy programs to finance and assist UNICEF. UNICEF is the world’s leading United Nations organization working specifically to improve the lives of children worldwide. Sunrider is proud to partner with the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF and assist in helping to reduce poverty and provide support for children in the areas of hygiene, health, education, immunization, and childcare. www.unicef.org.hk


• Torrance South Bay YMCA — For the last several years Sunrider has supported this non-profit family center that strengthens and enriches the community in a variety of ways. www.ymcala.org

Sunrider China

• China Foundation for Justice and Courage — Sunrider has been a long-time supporter of this Foundation that seeks to promote social consciousness by giving recognition and financial assistance to citizens and military personnel who make heroic sacrifices for others. Past contributions from Sunrider include:
  
  May 2007– RMB 100,000 (US$13,000)
  November 2005 – RMB 3,070,000 (US$380,840) (Sunrider was the sole sponsor of the Foundation's fund-raising concert in Beijing)
  July 2005 – RMB 50,000 (US$6,200)
  July 2002 – RMB 300,000 (US$37,210)
  September 1997 – RMB 3,000,000 (US$372,110)


• Martyr Foundation of Henan Provincial Public Security Department — Sunrider donated RMB 100,000 (about US$12,715) in 2006 to this nonprofit community organization that was established to take care of families of police officers who lose their lives during active duty and while protecting the safety of the public. The Foundation is responsible for raising money and managing investment funds to help ensure that these families of police martyrs are well provided for.


• Panda Adoption — Expressing their love of animals and concern for the environment, the Chens have adopted a pair of pandas in China for two consecutive years. The first pair was adopted in June 2005 at the Wolong Nature Reserve, and in June 2006, two more pandas were adopted at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. The annual cost for caring for each panda is RMB50,000(US$6,272), and the Chens donated RMB100,000 (US$12,543) to each of the organizations at the respective adoption ceremonies. The adoptions symbolize Sunrider's goal of bringing peace and happiness to people around the world.


• Public Security Systems — Sunrider donated 50,000 shaker bottles valued at RMB 2,500,000 (US$310,090) to the Public Security Systems in Beijing and Tianjin in May 2001.

Sunrider Hong Kong

• New Territories Walk for Millions — On November 5, 2006, nearly 500 Hong Kong Distributors participated in this “walk for charity” event organized by the non-profit Hong Kong Community Chest, and held at Deep Bay Link, Hong Kong. The Sunriders raised over HK$100,000 (about US$12,800) for the “Children and Youth Services” program, which benefits disadvantaged youth. Sunrider Hong Kong received an award from the Community Chest for being among the top four fundraisers for the event in 2006/2007. Sunrider Hong Kong and its Distributors have supported the Walk for Millions since the 1990s, through donations and participation.


• Community Chest — Over the years, Sunrider has participated in charitable events organized by the Hong Kong-based Community Chest, raising over a half-million dollars to benefit society. Established in 1968, the Community Chest is a non-profit organization that raises funds for social welfare agencies to address the needs of the many disadvantaged and less fortunate in the community. www.commchest.org


• Yan Chai Hospital Volunteer Work — Committed to the slogan, "Share your love and prosperity," Sunrider Distributors visit homes for the elderly at the Yan Chai Hospital to provide love, happiness, and care.

Sunrider Taiwan

• Smart & Clean Voluntary Beach Cleaning Campaign — Sunrider was invited by the Taiwan Direct Selling Association to participate in this beach-cleaning event held in Jinshan Seaside Park, Taipei, on September 10, 2004. Over 180 Sunrider Distributors volunteered to be part of this campaign devoted to helping keep the beaches in northern Taiwan beautiful.

DISASTER RELIEF
Sunrider has helped relieve the suffering caused by disasters and continues to play an active role in providing humanitarian aid to those in need.

Sunrider Corporate Office

• Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria Disaster Relief — In response to the widespread and catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria in the regions in and across the Florida Keys, the Caribbean, and Puerto Rico in fall 2017, Sunrider International quickly organized a fundraising campaign to aid the victims. Matching the funds received from company staff and IBOs in the USA, in just a few short days, Sunrider was able to raise a total of $8,061, which was given to Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization.


• Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief — To raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey, Sunrider International organized a fundraising campaign led by its owners, Drs. Tei-Fu & Oi-Lin Chen. The company matched donations from Sunrider staff and IBOs in the USA and Canada, and the combined total came to $42,200.
  
  Sweeping ashore as a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Harvey was an extremely destructive Atlantic hurricane that became the first major (Category 3 or stronger) hurricane to make landfall in the United States since 2005. The resulting floods inundated hundreds of thousands of homes, displaced more than 30,000 people, and prompted more than 17,000 rescues.


• Nepal Earthquake Disaster Relief — In response to the effects of the catastrophic earthquake that devastated Nepal and surrounding regions in April 2015, Sunrider International launched a fundraising campaign, matching all donations made by Sunriders around the world, including the company’s employees and global network of Sunrider ABOs and IBOs. Donations could be made to any relief organization and no amount was considered too small. In total, the Sunrider-led campaign resulted in US$100,000 in monetary aid. This figure represents the largest charitable amount the “Sunrider global family” has raised in such a short period of time.


• Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Relief — In response to the catastrophic effects of Typhoon Haiyan that occurred in the Philippines, November 2013, Sunrider International matched all donations made by Sunriders around the world, namely the company’s employees and global network of Sunrider ABOs and IBOs. Donations could be made to any relief organization and no amount was considered too small. In total, including the matched funds, the Sunrider-led campaign resulted in US$68,350 in monetary aid. This figure represents the largest charitable amount the “Sunrider global family” has raised in such a short period of time.


• Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief — The American Red Cross presented Sunrider with an Appreciation Plaque for the company's support of the disaster relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. Drs. Chen matched contributions from all Sunriders, including employees, ABOs, and IBOs, who donated to the cause through the Red Cross or other relief organizations.


• Japan Disaster Relief — In response to the catastrophic earthquake and subsequent tsunami that devastated regions of Japan in March 2011, Sunrider International launched a donation-matching campaign that enlisted the support of Sunrider employees, ABOs, and IBOs around the world.
  
  For the amount to be matched by Drs. Chen, Sunriders were able to send a check to Sunrider made payable to the American Red Cross or make a donation to any relief organization and provide a receipt copy. In total, including the matched funds, the Sunrider-led campaign resulted in US$150,000 in contributions.
  
  In addition to the monetary aid, Sunrider also donated more than 10,000 boxes of SunBars to help alleviate food shortages in the country. Sunrider extends sincere thanks to everyone who made this relief campaign such a success.


• Haiti Earthquake Relief — Drs. Chen responded to the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010 by organizing a Sunrider-led relief effort, pledging to match all funds donated by Sunrider employees at World Headquarters and the Los Angeles Manufacturing Plants, as well as matching contributions received from North American IBOs.The response was immediate, with over $13,000 collected during the months of January and February. With Sunrider’s matching funds, more than $27,000 was eventually donated to this humanitarian cause, helping to provide Haitian people with food, clean water, clothing, and medical supplies.

Dr. Tei-Fu Chen

• Aid for Typhoon Morakot Victims — Although Dr. Chen no longer lives in Taiwan, his deeply rooted connection to the country of his birth was evidenced after Typhoon Morakot wreaked havoc in Taiwan. This cataclysmic disaster spurred Dr. Chen to swiftly galvanize relief efforts at his hotel and channel contributions to foundations set up to aid the victims.
  
  Typhoon Morakot, one of the deadliest typhoons to impact Taiwan in recorded history, formed early on August 2, 2009 as an unnamed tropical depression. The large system gradually intensified and was upgraded to a typhoon. Early on August 7, the storm attained its peak intensity and hit central Taiwan later that day. Typhoon Morakot caused terrible damage, leaving hundreds dead and forcing over a million people to evacuate their homes. The typhoon’s path of destruction left countless people in need of food, shelter, and medical attention.
  
  Dr. Chen responded to the calamity by encouraging his staff at the Sunworld Dynasty™ Hotel Taipei to contribute funds to the Disaster Relief Foundations of two prominent satellite cable news television channels in Taiwan: TVBS News and FTV News. The Dr. Chen-initiated fund drive took place from August 15 through September 15, 2009.
  
  In addition to the staff contribution drive, Dr. Chen has mandated that the service fees from the hotel’s food and beverage department be donated to the relief fund. It is Dr. Chen’s hope that the collective charitable contributions from the employees and hotel service fees will provide some measure of support to the disaster victims as they try to rebuild their lives.

Sunrider IBOs & Sunrider Corporate Office

• Aid for Hurricane Ike Victims — When Hurricane Ike crashed ashore on the Texas Gulf Coast in September 2008, it left devastation in its wake, with widespread flooding, massive debris, demolished homes, no water or electricity, and lives left in chaos; then began the heartbreaking task of the cleanup and rescue effort.
  
  Sunrider IBO Faith Bodle, Associate Business Leader from Beaumont, Texas, volunteered her assistance. She worked long, arduous hours helping those in the community of Sabine Pass, Texas, which was almost completely wiped out by Ike. These people were living in deplorable conditions, and Faith wanted to help. She requested and received a contribution of Sunrider® products such as SunBright® Household SuperClean™, SunSmile® Fruit and Vegetable Rinse, and Kandesn® Hand Cleansing Gel. These products were used to disinfect hands, containers, and bathrooms to protect the unfortunate people from disease-causing microorganisms.
  
  Faith expressed her heartfelt gratitude by saying, "Thank you Drs. Chen, for your generosity in this time of great need, and Adventist Community Services Disaster Relief thanks you as well!"

Sunrider China

• Aid for Sichuan Province Earthquake Victims — Sunrider, its employees, and store owners have committed over 1 million RMB (about US$143,000) to the relief efforts for the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the Sichuan Province in China on May 12, 2008. Tens of thousands of people have already died and the whole nation is suffering in the aftermath of the 7.9 magnitude earthquake.
  
  Sunrider will also match the donations of its store owners to encourage more giving. In addition, Sunrider will be donating many of its food and beverages, nutritional supplements, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, bottles, Sunbreeze® Oil, and hand cleansing gels to people in need.


• Aid for Hunan Flood — Sunrider donated 37,000 articles of clothing and other materials valued at US$1,100,000 to assist the victims of the 1997 Hunan flood.


• Aid for Yunnan Province Earthquake — To help the 1996 earthquake victims in Yunnan Province, Sunrider donated much-needed food items valued at RMB 7,280,000 (US$902,975).


• Disaster Relief in Guangdong — Sunrider donated RMB 1,100,000 (US$136,440) to Disaster Relief in Guangdong in 1995.

Sunrider Indonesia

• Tsunami Relief — Sunrider donated Rp 10,000,000 (US$1,000) to aid the tsunami victims in Aceh in 2005.

EDUCATION
Sunrider has always believed in the importance of education and supports many programs that enable students to develop to their full potential. Sunrider understands that the opportunity for success and a better life is increased through learning.

Sunrider Corporate Office

• STEM Education — Sunrider hosted an event with Torrance Education Foundation and the Torrance Unified School District, November 4, 2018, to recognize student and educator achievements in the area of STEM education. STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—in an interdisciplinary and applied approach based on real-world applications.
  Sunrider is proud to support students and encourage the further expansion of STEM training at all levels.


• Torrance LEAD Group — In December 2018, Sunrider was proud to host the Torrance LEAD group at World Headquarters. LEAD is an annual, year-long program that introduces local high school students to a variety of careers and cultural institutions throughout Southern California.
  Sunrider is proud of its partnership with community programs, such as LEAD, which support the education and well-being of local youth.


• Brigham Young University-Hawaii — The founders of Sunrider International, Drs. Tei-Fu & Oi-Lin Chen, visited Brigham Young University - Hawaii in November 2016 to address a campus forum on international business and entrepreneurship.


• Sponsorship for Mentors International — Sunrider has been a longtime supporter of Mentors International, a charitable organization providing small business loans, business training, and mentoring to help lift families in developing countries from extreme poverty. In October 2014, Sunrider was a gala corporate sponsor of Mentors International’s largest fundraising event of the year, which brought in much-needed money to help the organization continue its invaluable humanitarian mission.
  
  During the event, Mark Petersen, President & CEO of Mentors International, had this to say about Sunrider’s support: "Mentors International has been so grateful to Sunrider for the hand up you have so generously given to thousands of impoverished entrepreneurs throughout the world. For many years you have served these hardworking families to end severe generational poverty in their lives."
  
  To learn more about Mentors International and how you can support its cause, visit www.mentorsinternational.org


• Camp Escapades Program — Sunrider has been a long-time supporter of the Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) and its Camp Escapades program, which was most recently held in August 2014 at the Rolling Hills Country Day School (RHCDS). Camp Escapades is an innovative two-week summer day camp that “provides for the unique needs of many different Special Needs Children, so that all children and families can experience the joys of Summer Camp.” For more information about PTN and how you can support its programs, visit: www.pediatrictherapynetwork.org


• Higher Education for Hispanic Students — In February 2014, Sunrider International was proud to sponsor the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual Casino Night fundraiser. This event supports the Chamber Education Foundation to help raise funds for deserving high school and college students. The thousands of dollars raised will enable students from the community to pay for higher education. Sunrider is proud to be a member of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and, as a partner, to strengthen the Hispanic community by engaging in activities that will benefit Hispanic youth in the region.


• Donation for the Construction of a New School Campus — A donation from Sunrider International enabled the construction of a new campus for the Wang Jia Mo Qiao Ai Primary School, in Dingxi City of Lintao County, Gansu Province, China. In recognition of this philanthropic gift, a “Completion & Unveiling Ceremony” was held on September 2, 2011.
  
  At the ceremony, Sunrider® products were given out to teachers and students, and ABOs in attendance presented beautifully designed stationery as gifts for the students. It’s Sunrider’s sincere hope that the new school campus will provide an excellent learning environment for the students to help them attain a bright future.
  
  


• Sponsorship of the 2009 BYU Homecoming Spectacular — Sunrider was a sponsor of the 2009 BYU Homecoming Spectacular—“Reach for the Summit,” which took place October 22–23, 2009, in Provo, UT. Sunrider supported this annual Brigham Young University event, which draws thousands of alumni to the university every October, with a monetary donation. Dr. Oi-Lin Chen, Sunny & Jonathan Beutler, Eric Chen, and Jonathan & Chelsea Chen attended the event in celebration and support of their alma mater.
  
  


• Sponsorship of Youth Leadership Program — With many people feeling doubt in the world today, Sunrider is working to engender hope in our youth. Sunrider is the main sponsor of the Torrance High Schools’ Youth Leadership Program. Through our contributions to the Torrance High School system, young leaders from two of their high schools this year are able to tour different businesses in the South Bay area to learn about the history, culture, business, and opportunities for them outside of school and after they graduate.
  
  As part of the program, the students toured our new Los Angeles Manufacturing Plant in March 2009 and were awed at the size and scope of our operations. Managers at the LA Plant showed them green technologies that have helped Sunrider protect the environment and maintain the quality of our products. These students will “graduate” from the Youth Leadership Program at a dinner event held at Sunrider Headquarters in April 2009.
  
  


• Cabrillo Marine Aquarium — Sunrider has supported this local non-profit aquarium enjoyed by several hundred thousand students annually, serving as a corporate sponsor for its educational programs for more than a decade. www.cabrilloaq.org


• Sunrider Scholarship Fund for Underprivileged Children — On May 18, 2007, Dr. Chen, on behalf of Sunrider International, presented a check for 200,000 RMB (about US$26,000) to the Chongqing Charity Foundation for the establishment of the Sunrider Scholarship Fund for Underprivileged Children. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to help children who are unable to attend school due to financial hardship return to school to complete their education.


• Donation to Kaohsiung Medical University — Drs. Chen donated NT$11,501,668 (about US$350,000) in 2006 to their alma mater, Kaohsiung Medical University. The Taiwan Ministry of Education and Kaohsiung Medical University each awarded the Chens with a plaque in appreciation of this monetary gift, which will be used to fund teaching and research. Located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China, this private university is considered to be the best research and education institution in the Kaohsiung area.


• Business for a Day Program — Since 1995, Sunrider has been a sponsor and host of this annual event that is organized by the Torrance Chamber of Commerce and the Torrance Unified School District. This program allows students from various Torrance high schools the opportunity to visit local companies to learn about various occupations and to get a glimpse of a real work environment. This experience aims to help students make more informed decisions about their educational and career goals.


• Foundation for International Law & Management — Sunrider donated $4,000 to this foundation in December 2005. The donation helped publish an edition of the International Law & Management Review, which is an interdisciplinary journal, operated by law and management students at Brigham Young University. This journal solicits, edits, and publishes articles dealing with current issues in the fields of international law and management, providing practical insights and solutions to complex issues in these fields. Through Sunrider’s donation, a record number of journals were published in 2006, and the donation also helped fund a student writing competition and other student-related events. www.ilmreview.org


• Fundraising for the BYU Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center — As members of the President's Leadership Council of Brigham Young University, Drs. Chen contributed to the fundraising for the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center, scheduled for completion in the fall of 2007. Because of their leadership and financial support, the Chens were invited to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony with BYU President Hinckley. The $35 million, 80,000 sq. ft. building will serve as the gateway to the university.


• Adopt A School — Sunrider "adopted" Torrance High School several years ago and provides volunteer-based scholarships and supports various student programs, including Earth Day campus cleanup, internships, hosted concerts, student facility tours, use of SR facilities for teacher training seminars, equipment donations, and career counseling.


• L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run — Sunrider has served for many years as a main sponsor for this 5k/10k race held annually in downtown Los Angeles. Event proceeds benefit local elementary schools, literacy programs, and community groups. www.firecracker10k.org


• Pediatric Therapy Network — Sunrider supports this local non-profit clinic that serves children with learning challenges and disabilities by providing donations and supporting youth summer camp and various other educational programs. www.pediatrictherapy.com


• South Bay Chinese School — Sunrider supports this non-profit school whose goals are to: (1) provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for students to learn Chinese; (2) instill an awareness of the Chinese heritage; (3) create programs to build bridges of understanding with people of all cultures. www.southbaychineseschool.org


• Southern California Regional Occupational Center (SCROC) — Sunrider has donated both used business equipment for student classes and funds to this local non-profit vocational training center. www.scroc.com


• Switzer Center — For more than a decade, by providing scholarships and internships, Sunrider has supported this local non-profit school and clinic that serves students with learning disabilities. www.switzercenter.org


• Tech Trek — Sunrider supports and provides a program scholarship for the American Association of University Women. This Association sends middle school female students to science camp each summer.


• Torrance Education Foundation — This educational organization provides financial support to fund valuable programs at Torrance schools. Sunrider has contributed to the foundation and supported its programs for the last several years.

Drs. Tei-Fu & Oi-Lin Chen

• Scholarship for Students of Brigham Young University-Hawaii — Drs. Tei-Fu & Oi-Lin Chen were presented with a plaque, a ceremonial Polynesian dagger, and a beautiful Polynesian quilt in recognition of their generous scholarship support of over 600 students of Brigham Young University-Hawaii over the past five years. Administrators from the university and the president of the Polynesian Cultural Center presented the items to the founders of Sunrider during a special luau while they were in Hawaii for the Sunrider ABO Grand Convention in July 2014. Recipients of the ongoing Drs. Tei-Fu & Oi-Lin Chen Brigham Young University-Hawaii Scholarship are primarily students from Asia, with most coming from China.

Sunrider China

• Book Donation for School Children — After learning that the students of Hangzhou Pearl Primary School could not afford books but were eager to learn, Sunrider China’s Zhejiang branch office donated books to the students in February 2007. Just before returning home for the Chinese New Year holidays, each student received at least one book from Sunrider, with subject matter ranging from classics in children’s literature to encyclopedias for children. This charitable event was widely covered by local and national media, including print, radio, and TV.


• Educational Support for Film & Video — Sunrider supported the film and video educational activities for primary and secondary schools in China by donating 10,000 shaker bottles valued at RMB 430,000 (US$53,335) in May 2001.


• China Youth Development Foundation — Sunrider donated 50,000 shaker bottles valued at RMB 2,500,000 (US$310,090) to this foundation in May 2001.

HEALTH
Living a healthy life is one aspect of living a successful life. Sunrider is not only dedicated to providing the most nutritious products for you and your family, but also dedicated to supporting programs that aim to make a healthier and more fulfilling future for all.

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• Torrance Memorial Medical Center — The Chen family’s support of the Torrance Memorial Medical Center has continued after their donation of $2.5 million in 2014 to support the construction of the Lundquist Tower, which now houses the Chen Family Surgical Center. Most recently, the Chen family was a major sponsor of the Torrance Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s 2016 Holiday Festival Gala. This event supports the construction of the renovation of the medical center’s North Patient Tower.


• Pediatric Exercise and Genomics Research Center (PERC) — Sunrider International donated $1.75 million in November 2015 to the Pediatric Exercise and Genomics Research Center (PERC) at UC Irvine School of Medicine. The donation from Sunrider supports a PERC initiative to introduce standardized curriculum for training physicians and educators to prescribe targeted physical activities for children. PERC is building a growing body of evidence that demonstrates healthy children, and children with chronic disease and disability, could benefit from the health effects of exercise in their youth and throughout their lives.
  
  Once completed and tested, the program will be made available to physicians through continuing education in workshops and online. At UCI, medical students and residents will also have the opportunity to experience the beneficial effects of exercise as mentors to children in research studies investigating the beneficial effects of exercise for such conditions as cancer, spina bifida, and asthma.


• Rex Lee Run for a Cure — In March 2015, as the title corporate donor, Sunrider was proud to support the “Rex Lee Run for a Cure,” an annual 5K/10K fundraising event held at Brigham Young University (BYU). Now in its 20th consecutive year, the Run provides not only an opportunity to recognize people battling cancer, but also an opportunity to support cancer research and raise public awareness.
  
  Money raised through this event (more than $400,000 to date) has helped fund BYU students conducting research mentored by faculty members throughout various departments in the colleges of Life Sciences, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, and Engineering. Their research has been published in top scientific journals and has benefited the fight against cancer in numerous ways. A monetary donation from Sunrider will help fund three of these student researchers in this all-important work. For more information about the Rex Lee Run for a Cure and how you can support it, please visit their website.


• AIDS Walk Los Angeles — For the eighth consecutive year, Sunrider International was a proud sponsor of AIDS Walk Los Angeles, held October 12 in West Hollywood, California, serving as sign-in host for the important annual event. This year marked the 30th annual AIDS Walk LA, drawing more than 25,000 walkers who’ve raised more than $2.26 million to date to further AIDS awareness.
  
  Sunrider has been a sponsor of AIDS Walk Los Angeles every year since 2007. In-kind donations have included SR Sports Bottles and thousands of Sunrider® products, including 3,000 sample tubes of Oi-Lin® sunscreen lotion. Sunrider served as a “Major Sponsor” of the 2008 event for its donation of $15,000, and was recognized as the “Award Tent Sponsor” for its donation of $10,000 in 2007.
  
  AIDS Walk LA is just one of many causes Sunrider supports throughout the year, not only in the local community, but around the globe. To learn more about AIDS Walk and how you can help, visit Aidswalk.net.


• Donation to Torrance Memorial Medical Center — Sunrider International has pledged to support the construction of Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s new Main Tower through a donation of $2.5 million. The hospital’s beautiful new Main Tower is scheduled to open in November 2014 and will feature the Drs. Oi-Lin and Tei-Fu Chen Family Surgical Center, named for Sunrider’s founders. The Chen Family Surgical Center will be one of the most advanced surgical facilities in the region, complete with state-of-the-art medical technology.


• Fundraising Support for Teletón USA Foundation — In November 2013, Sunrider International partnered with the Hispanic business community, El Clasificado, and EC Hispanic Media to organize a social fundraising event to benefit the Teletón USA Foundation. All proceeds raised during the event go directly to Teletón USA’s efforts to construct a children’s rehabilitation center in Texas, the Foundation’s first in the U.S. The center will provide disabled children and their families with access to physical rehabilitation, neurotherapy, and other important clinical resources. For more information on how to support, visit https://www.teletonusa.org/


• UNICEF Charity Run Sponsorship — The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF recognized Sunrider International for being a Major Sponsor of the UNICEF Charity Run in 2010. The annual event, which was held November 28, 2010, at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Sunny Bay, aims to spread awareness and raise funds to help children in the fight against AIDS. All proceeds go toward supporting the programs of UNICEF’s “Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS” global campaign.


• Franciscan Hospital for Children — Sunrider International has donated $20,000 since 2006 to benefit the Franciscan Hospital for Children. Since 1949, the Franciscan Hospital for Children, located in Boston, Massachusetts, has pioneered clinical, therapeutic, and educational programs for children with a variety of disabilities. The mission of the hospital is “to provide compassionate care and education to children with special health care needs and to help them reach their full potential.” https://www.franciscanhospital.org.


• Donation to Deseret International Foundation — In January 2007 and August 2008, Sunrider International made donations of $10,000 to Deseret International Foundation (DIF), a nonprofit volunteer-based organization that Sunrider has been a supporter of for several years. Since 1989, DIF has cultivated partnerships with local doctors in an effort to establish permanent and sustainable health care in developing countries. DIF goals include:
  
  
  • Assisting physicians in partner countries to establish ongoing programs for the surgical aid of specific medical problems, particularly among children.
  • Achieving a minimal overhead goal of less than 2%.
  • Developing ongoing medical programs in partner countries.
  • Promoting volunteerism inside and outside the medical community to achieve these goals.
  
  Everyone at DIF is a volunteer, including the dedicated physicians who travel at their own expense to many parts of the world. Almost all contributions go directly to medical services for disadvantaged people in developing countries, with over 16,000 surgeries performed each year.
  
  The annual monetary gifts of $10,000 from Sunrider are allocated for medical care and equipment for countries in need. Below are some usage examples:
  
  Delhi, India: $2,500
  
  • This amount runs DIF eye cataract clinics and surgeries for an entire month. The clinics average 3,000 patients screened and 50–60 surgeries performed each month.
  
  Bandung, Indonesia: $2,500
  
  • The 2007 donation from Sunrider helped DIF outfit the charity wing of a new eye hospital in Bandung, the nation’s eye care center. This amount also covered the cost of two operating room tables and an anesthesia machine used for cataract surgeries.
  
  Manila/Cebu/Davao, the Philippines: $5,000
  
  • This amount meets DIF budget needs for two weeks for clinics that provide medical services for eye care, cleft lips and palates, club feet, and loss of leg below the knee.
  
  Sunrider is proud to support Deseret International Foundation in its mission to provide "the needy and disabled with surgical aid to help them walk, see, and live quality lives." www.deseret-international.org


• American Cancer Society “Relay For Life” — Sunrider has been a Silver Sponsor of this annual overnight fundraiser since 2004. At events in 4,800 communities nationwide, teams of families, friends, and coworkers join together “to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember those lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.” In addition to participating in the Torrance-held Relay For Life each year, Sunrider and its employees have been supporting the event with funding and Sunrider product donations. https://www.relayforlife.org/relay/


• UNICEF Charity Run Sponsorship — The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF has recognized Sunrider International as a Gold Sponsor of the 2007 UNICEF Charity Run in appreciation of its support. The event, which takes place December 2, 2007 at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Sunny Bay, aims to spread awareness and raise funds to help children in the fight against AIDS. All proceeds will go towards supporting the programs of UNICEF’s “Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS” global campaign.
  
  Sunrider international has donated US$200,000, with an eventual target amount of US$1 million, to the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF, whose major works include organizing fundraising and advocacy programs directed at financing and assisting UNICEF projects benefiting the lives of children worldwide.


• Donation for Cancer Support Groups — Sunrider International donated 10,000 copies of the book Breast Cancer: Real Questions, Real Answers, by David Chan, MD, to various hospitals and breast cancer support groups throughout the U.S., including the Wellness Community (www.thewellnesscommunity.com). The book is an outgrowth of Dr. Chan's more than 20 years of oncology practice and includes detailed descriptions of breast cancer therapies, as well as strategies for integrating treatments in specific breast cancer situations. Sunrider is proud to support Dr. Chan's efforts to better inform the public about breast cancer, and provide additional health resources to those in need.


• American Red Cross — Sunrider has hosted several blood drives at our offices in support of this vital organization that helps assure there is always enough blood for the sick and injured.

Sunrider China

• Donation to the Chinese Foundation of Lifeline Express Council — Sunrider China donated RMB 2,500,000 (about US$365,600) to the Chinese Foundation of Lifeline Express Council. The donation from Sunrider represents full sponsorship for the building of the “Lifeline Express/Sunrider Microscopic Eye Surgery Training Center” in Shaanxi Province, a facility made to enhance the quality of treatment for underprivileged ophthalmology patients. This is the 10th Microscopic Eye Surgery Training Center built by Lifeline Express in Mainland China. The Foundation also oversees the “Lifeline Express”—a fully equipped and specially designed train that functions as a mobile eye-hospital. Since 1997, the Lifeline Express has traveled to remote and poverty-stricken regions to provide free surgical procedures for cataract patients. On November 10, 2008, the opening ceremony of the Lifeline Express/Sunrider Microscopic Eye Surgery Training Center was held at the Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital.


• Sunrider Sole Sponsor of the Establishment of the Specialty Committee on Sub-health under the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies — The First World Congress on Sub-health and the Establishment of the Specialty Committee on Sub-health under the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) was held on January 14, 2006 at the People’s Hall in Beijing, China. As an influential globalization proponent of the use of Chinese herbs, Dr. Tei-Fu Chen was elected to serve as the first Vice Chairman of the Specialty Committee on Sub-health under WFCMS. As the newly elected Vice Chairman, Dr. Chen had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker, and Sunrider was awarded a commemorative trophy for being the sole sponsor of the establishment of the Specialty Committee on Sub-health. Sunrider's products were also officially endorsed by the Specialty Committee in recognition of their superior quality.

Sunrider Korea

• Donation to AMCHAM Event — Sunrider Korea was a “Good Will” sponsor of the 2009 AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce) Picnic, held September 19 at Misari Public Park in Gyeonggi-do, Korea. In support of the event, Sunrider Korea donated 1,300 tubes of Kandesn® Hand Cleansing Gel. This donation was in response to AMCHAM’s request for hand sanitizers, which were in particular demand due to an H1N1 flu epidemic in Korea.


• Make-A-Wish Korea — On September 20, 2007, Dr. Tei-Fu Chen presented a check for US$50,000 to “Make-A-Wish Korea” during a donation ceremony held at the Sunrider Korea headquarters. Make-A-Wish has a mission of “creating hope and happiness for children with life-threatening illnesses around the world.” The foundation has become the largest wish-granting organization in the world and can be found in more than 30 countries on five continents.

ADVOCACY
Sunrider strives to be a force behind positive changes in our local and global communities.

Sunrider Corporate Office

• Los Angeles Delegation to Washington, D.C. — Representing Sunrider, Jonathan Beutler, director of public affairs, joined a Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce delegation to Washington, D.C. As part of the trip Jonathan accompanied Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, several members of Southern California's congressional delegation, and other officials to advocate for Los Angeles’ bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Also during the trip, the delegation met with members of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, as well as White House officials, to discuss matters of economic development, trade, and business regulation.