IBOs
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Independent Business Owners play significant roles in supporting their communities. They’re enthusiastic, energetic and hard working; they share of themselves and their resources to help others make more of themselves.
Soap Gives Hope to Long Islanders
Residents of East Rockaway village on Long Island, New York, continue to work together to clean up their neighborhoods in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Fortunately, generous people from all over the world have stepped [...]
Military Veteran Given Texas Outdoor Adventure
National Guardsman Master Sergeant Anthony Cogdill (Tony) has completed 36 years of honorable Service to his country, but not without personal hardship. In the summer of 2011, Tony suffered a serious neck injury during a training exercise [...]
Creating New Memories at the Minnesota Veterans Home
Kirk Larson, Amway Independent Business Owner and chairman of the all volunteer Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) Family Council, is passionate about supporting veterans and their families and giving them opportunities to create new, happy memories. [...]
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Gives Thanks to Veterans
What began in 2010 as a seven-member military support ministry is now a non-profit made up of 150 veterans, active service members, and other caring individuals. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River (BTYR [...]
A Meaningful 21st Birthday
Amway Independent Business Owner Erynn Whelan’s 21st birthday was one to be remembered. For the past three years Erynn has used her birthday celebration as a platform for raising money for Operation Shoebox, a non-profit organization [...]
Hiking for Hope
When 17-year-old Rebecca Simpson, daughter of Amway IBOs Jeffrey and Emmaline Simpson, passed away after a four-year struggle against leukemia, Jeffrey turned to his passion for the outdoors as a way to help him cope. [...]
Mision Juvenil: Youth Supporting Youth
Youth helping youth is the cornerstone of Amway IBOs Cristhiam and Yeni Quiroga’s vision for Mision Juvenil, an initiative to give hope to children who have been marginalized by society. “We saw other organizations doing something similar, [...]
Giving Hope to Military Families
Amway IBOs Joel and Ardith Griffing, of central Florida, believe that a society is only as strong as the families of which it is comprised. Having grown up with strong, supportive families, the Griffings decided [...]
We Day Seattle: Entry Period has CLOSED
We Day is the movement of our time, bringing together a generation of youth to be engaged in changing the world through an inspirational event. Enter now for a chance to participate in We Day!
Gearing Up for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Amway IBO Wil Loewer has been a motorcyclist for most of his life. “When we got married, he threw me on the back of a motorcycle and said, ‘Let’s go!’” laughs his wife and fellow [...]
Cyclists Leave Cancer in the Dust
The roaring success of the very first B Strong Ride event, a bicycle ride to leave cancer behind, could hardly be attributed to beginner’s luck. In 2011, Amway IBOs Dave and Patty Benson worked diligently [...]
Medical Patients Receive Care in Style
Medical patients around the U.S. are receiving the care they need thanks to the supporters, volunteer pilots, and drivers of nonprofit Angel Flight Northeast, which provides free transportation for patients to and from homes, hospitals, [...]
Punches and Kicks for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
For Amway IBOs Dennis and Jody Mills, the week of Valentine’s Day calls for breaking boards, punching, and kicking – but it’s all done in the name of friendly competition and a charitable cause. Since [...]
Warming the Hearts of Kansas City’s Homeless
Magic, music, hot chocolate, and more – these are just a few of the things that Kansas City residents enjoy at the twice-a-year events put on by nonprofit Care of Poor People, Inc. (COPP) in [...]
Win $500 to Support the Veterans You Serve and Honor
Honoring Veterans Contest is November 12–16, 2012 Whether it’s called Remembrance Day or Veterans Day where you live, November 11 is a day set aside in Canada and the U.S. to remember and honor those [...]
2013 VIP Tour of Amway: Winner Announced!
Entries are no longer being accepted for the 2013 VIP Tour of Amway. Check back soon to follow along with Brian Burkert and guest Eric Mann on their tour, which will include: Amway World Headquarters [...]
Support our troops through the USO!
After a distinguished 13-year military career, you’d think Amway IBO Lynn Burnett had done plenty to serve his country. But Lynn’s patriotism runs deep, and he feels passionately about supporting those who keep our [...]
San Antonio Families Moving Forward
The Givens are an Air Force family. When a new base assignment comes in, they pack up their things and relocate to another part of the U.S. After every move, they waste no time in seeking out a [...]
Friendship Blossoms Along the Bay
This past 4th of July called for an extra special celebration for Amway IBO Shannon Martin and her new friend, Jane (name changed for privacy). It was the first of many days Shannon and 12-year-old [...]
