CW Asia Fund flies Canadian products into southern Myanmar

CW Asia Fund is on the leading-edge of Myanmar relief efforts with Canadian product donations delivered right into the ravaged region where help is needed most. CW Asia Fund delivered over 8,000 protein bars plus bottles of Vitamin C, donated by Jamieson Laboratories, plus other donated food products and medicines into Myanmar to provide assistance to malnourished children and adults.

When the CW Asia Fund contacted us, we agreed immediately to provide assistance, said Rob Ricci, Vice President of Marketing, Jamieson Laboratories. The CW Asia Fund is uniquely able to provide assistance directly where it is most needed right in to Myanmar’s worst hit areas. We encourage Canadian food and health companies to contact the CW Asia Fund to see how they can also provide support.

The CW Asia Fund has set a goal to raise $1 million (CDN) to support Myanmar emergency relief efforts. To date they have already raised over $610,000 with additional funds arriving daily through an online charitable giving sites in the UK and Canada.
(www.justgiving.com/burmarelief and www.givemeaning.com/project/cyclonenargis)

Companies can reach the CW Asia Fund directly by contacting cwasiafund@strandco.com or 604-687-1919, local 519.

About Jamieson Laboratories
Established in 1922, Jamieson Laboratories is Canada’s largest manufacturer and distributor of advanced natural health care products. Jamieson’s state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratories are located in Windsor, Ontario. The company is a world leader in the vitamin and nutrition industry, exporting to over 45 countries including the United States, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore. For more information, please visit the Jamieson Laboratories website at www.jamiesonvitamins.com or call 1-800-265-5088.

For further information please contact:
Stephanie Blok
Jamieson Laboratories
416-960-0052
sblok@jamiesonlabs.com