Mason Vitamins Steps Forward With Major Contribution To Vitamin Angel Alliances Earthquake / Tsunami Relief Effort

Recognizing the critical role that nutritional supplements can play in countering the significant health dangers posed by the recent natural disaster in Southeast Asia, Mason Vitamins, Miami Lakes, Florida, has made a significant donation of childrens chewable multivitamins to the Vitamin Angel Alliance, a non-profit, non-sectarian medical assistance organization.

Miami Lakes, FL January 1, 2005 -- Recognizing the critical role that nutritional supplements can play in countering the significant health dangers posed by the recent natural disaster in Southeast Asia, Mason Vitamins, Miami Lakes, Florida, has made a significant donation of childrens chewable multivitamins to the Vitamin Angel Alliance, a non-profit, non-sectarian medical assistance organization.

As a leader in the nutritional supplement industry since 1967, Mason Vitamins understands the necessity of adequate nutrition for optimal human health and productivity, especially to underserved and now devastated areas around the world.

We just knew we had to do something and we responded immediately said Sonia C. Rodriguez, President of Mason Vitamins, The infrastructure in these countries is in shambles, we know it will be awhile before major food supplies can be shipped in. We know our supplements may be the only source of nutrition for many of these children right now. This could have a significant impact on lowering the risk of disease and epidemics spreading.

Founded 37 years ago by Carlos Rodriguez, Mason Vitamins has become a major force in the manufacture and distribution of nutritional supplements. The company offers a vast array of items approximately 415 products plus about 39 over-the-counter generics aimed at men and women of all ages. In addition, Masons focus on the development of value-added, unique and therapeutic products continues to maintain Masons profile as a First to Market, innovative, and market driven organization.

Mason takes great pride in its longevity and thanks the Vitamin Angel Alliance for the opportunity to contribute assistance to the victims of this heart wrenching disaster.

Vitamin Angel Alliance is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to providing basic nutrition and fighting vitamin A deficiency childhood blindness around the world since 1994. Last year Vitamin Angels donated 16.2 million supplements to people in need in 45 countries around the world.

For more information: www.vitaminangel.org or www.masonvitamins.com

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