Neways Helps Victims of Australian Bushfires

SPRINGVILLE, UTAH (Feb. 18, 2009)—Australia recently experienced what many believe are the worst bushfires in the nation’s history, which killed an estimated 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 homes.

“The human losses are unimaginable and a real tragedy, and our hearts go out to their families,” said Andy Kirss, managing director of Neways Australia. “People have also lost their homes, their clothes, their cars, their livestock, and their pets, and all their worldly goods. Their lives will be affected for a long, long time to come.”

In response to the tragedy, Neways Australia issued a call to Neways distributors across the nation to help render assistance through the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. In addition, the company donated $10,000 in cash to support the relief efforts. “Neways distributors have given generously to the appeal, as have most Australians, which is very heartening,” said Kirss

While no Neways distributors are known to have lost their lives, one distributor lost a brother, and some distributors lost their homes and possessions. “We are making arrangements to send them some Neways products to keep them going in the short term,” said Kirss.

“We want to recognise the outstanding efforts of all the volunteers who have willingly given of their time and energy to fight the fires and support the work being done in so many other ways,” said Kirss. “There are many heroes out there, and we sincerely hope they get the praise they deserve. Neways joins in giving a big thank-you to all involved.”

Bushfire relief donations can be made to the Red Cross Appeal at www.redcross.org.au or via the Salvation Army at www.salvationarmy.com.au.