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For Immediate Release
Defenders of Wildlife received Nature's Path 2009 Envirokidz Giving Back award
Funds will support endangered animals
WASHINGTON (Oct. 21, 2009) – Defenders of Wildlife has announced it was named a recipient of Nature’s Path Organic Foods’ 2009 EnviroKidz Giving Back Award. The Giving Back Program donates money to non-profit organizations, such as Defenders of Wildlife that support endangered species, habitat conservation and environmental education for kids.
“We are thrilled to be recognized with the 2009 EnviroKidz Giving Back Award,” said Rodger Schlickeisen, president of Defenders of Wildlife. “The funds will help us continue the work we are doing to save endangered animals such as the panda and the habitat they need to survive. The donation will help us educate and motivate wildlife advocates to save imperiled animals through the efforts of our staff and through our wildlife adoption program and award winning Web site.”
“We are committed to leaving the world a better place than we found it by supporting organizations like Defenders,” said Arran Stephens, president and founder of Nature’s Path Organic Foods. “We are extremely proud to be able to give back to this dedicated and hard-working group and are grateful to the consumers who have supported our EnviroKidz line and made this possible.”
Nature’s Path, North America’s number one organic cereal manufacturer is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of its EnviroKidz Giving Back Award this year. For more information go to www.naturespath.com or www.envirokidz,com.
About Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With more than 1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife heritage for generations to come. For more information, visit www.defenders.org.
About Nature’s Path
Founded in 1985, Nature’s Path Organic Foods is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia and employs around 350 people at its four facilities in Canada and the United States. The privately held, family-owned company produces breakfast foods and snacks sold in specialty foods stores and retailers in 40 countries around the world. The company’s innovative brands include Nature’s Path®, Flax Plus, EnviroKidz®, Weil by Nature’s Path TM, and Optimum®. Visit Nature’s Path online at www.naturespath.com.
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