TNI Responds to Katrina Disaster

Ia’Orana Leaders,

Scenes of destruction and devastation that followed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina have motivated people everywhere to reach out and help. So much assistance is needed at this time, and Tahitian Noni International is grateful to be able to extend a hand to the victims of this terrible storm.

Below you’ll find a press release that details the steps TNI will take to assist in the relief effort, including a generous donation to the American Red Cross. Please take a minute to read through it.

If you would like to contribute to the relief effort, we highly encourage you to do so. Beginning Friday, there will be a link on www.tni.com that will take you to the American Red Cross website where you can make donations.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those that have been affected by this tragic disaster.

Shon Whitney
General Manager, North America

TAHITIAN NONI INTERNATIONAL ANSWERS CALL FOR
KATRINA RELIEF

Recommends Distributors Donate to the American Red Cross

PROVO, UTAH - Tahitian Noni International, developer and exclusive provider of the internationally acclaimed TAHITIAN NONI® Juice, recently announced that the nationwide call for assistance in the wake of the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina is being answered.  Kelly Olsen, President of Tahitian Noni International, stated, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by this hurricane.  Thousands of our friends and family have been affected by this catastrophe, and our hearts and prayers go out to them at this time of great loss.  We have been in contact with many of our distributors in the area and have extended offers to help.  We are dedicated to do all that we can to help ease the tremendous burden and heartache they are currently facing.  We have donated generously to the American Red Cross in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and will continue to help with the ongoing relief efforts.”

“Our Tahitian Noni International distributors worldwide are deeply concerned about how they can help those in need,” stated Shon Whitney, Vice President of Marketing Communications for Tahitian Noni International.  “We have been inundated with requests from our distributors to know how they can help.  We know that thousands of them are already donating money to support the relief efforts.  We hope that this amazing outpouring of goodwill will continue–not only with the current relief efforts, but with the tremendous rebuilding efforts that will be needed in the near future as well.  We have worked with the Red Cross in the past and feel confident in their ability to use the funds we give them to best help those in need at this critical time.   The Red Cross is dealing with the greatest natural disaster it has ever faced in our nation, and has provided the information below for those who want to help.”

Here are three ways to donate:

• Call 1-800-HELP NOW
• Make a secure online donation at redcross.org
• Send a check or money order to American Red Cross, International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 (designate Hurricane Katrina relief)

About the Company
Tahitian Noni International is a global, research-driven products company that was the first to introduce the health benefits of the noni plant to the world outside Tahiti.  Founded by two food research scientists in 1995, the company is a leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of noni-based products including beverages, beauty and spa products, weight loss management lines, and animal nutrition. Headquartered in Provo, Utah, Tahitian Noni International has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Tahiti, Japan, and China; sales offices in 35 countries; and a presence in 73 markets worldwide.

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