Trace Gives Back

OGDEN, Utah, September 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Trace Minerals, America's number one selling trace mineral, liquid magnesium, and performance nutrition brand according to SPINS® and the leading provider of trace mineral-based supplements for over 50 years, today announced the official launch of its "Trace Gives Back" program. Through this initiative, Trace Minerals is taking its commitment to improving people's health and wellbeing one step further by giving back to communities in need. 

To kick off the program, Matt Kilts, co-owner and CEO of Trace Minerals, and Steve Reeves, president of Trace International, traveled to Matabeleland, a region in Zimbabwe, for a service trip. During this two-week period, Kilts and Reeves helped with multiple humanitarian projects. Their primary focus was to provide residents with access to clean water by obtaining a water well drill rig and helping set up access to this new water source. Aligned with Trace Minerals' mission to remineralize the world, Kilts and Reeves also supplied residents with bottles of ConcenTrace®.

Additionally, the team donated clothing and shoes and assisted at an elementary school, where they: 

• Helped install a new playground set and solar roofing 
• Initiated a monthly teacher allowance to supplement salaries 
• Donated a motorcycle to a teacher in need of transportation 
• Began a student endowment fund 

"I want to thank our fearless leader, Matt Kilts, for making it possible to give back to the Matabeleland community so generously. An incredible start to our new 'Trace Gives Back' program, we were truly humbled by this experience," said Reeves. "I look forward to participating in additional initiatives as we strive to make a positive impact on people around the world."

This volunteer trip marks the first of many "Trace Gives Back" initiatives. The team plans to continue setting up water wells, improving access to education and promoting healthy lifestyles and remineralization. 

For more information on Trace Minerals, visit https://www.traceminerals.com/. 

About Trace Minerals 

For more than 50 years, Trace Minerals has been committed to helping people remineralize their bodies, achieving and maintaining the ideal level of trace minerals that is just right for them to live better every single day. Trace Minerals is America's number one selling trace mineral, liquid magnesium, and performance nutrition brand according to SPINS® and is the exclusive provider of ConcenTrace® Trace Mineral Drops, a concentrated seawater complex that contains a precisely proportioned, full spectrum of trace minerals and elements. 

ConcenTrace is the basis for all products in the company's branded line, which is backed by a "Feel the Difference or Your Money Back" guarantee. Trace Minerals has been GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)-certified since 2004, is a registered member of the Global Retailer & Manufacturer Alliance, and is certified by UL® Registrar LLC under the standard ANSI 455-2 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for Dietary Supplements. 

MIDLAND, Mich., September 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Today, Rivers are Life premiered its latest film highlighting the work of Memphis-based River Hero Chad Pregracke and his organization, Living Lands & Waters. The documentary, titled "Study Aboard," centers on Chad and his mission to protect the Mississippi River and beyond while empowering students to change the world.

Chad Pregracke grew up in Illinois with the Mississippi River as his backyard. As the son of two educators and river enthusiasts, Chad spent the majority of his childhood on, in and around the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. After years of working on the Mississippi River as a clam diver, commercial fisherman, and barge hand, he became appalled by the amount of garbage in the river and decided that if no one else was going to do something about it, he would. At the age of 23, Pregracke founded Living Lands & Waters, an organization dedicated to keeping rivers clean and safe.

"Study Aboard" tells the story of Living Lands & Waters' "Alternative Spring Break" trips. Each year, Chad and his crew host college students on their workboats in Memphis, Tennessee. Students from all over the country spend a week in a floating classroom and living quarters on Lake McKeller, collecting trash before it flows into the Mississippi River. The trash is then brought to their barge, where it piles up and creates an impactful visual intended to move locals to realize the magnitude of the problem. Finally, the trash is recycled at a local recycling operation. These "Alternative Spring Breaks" show students firsthand the issues facing our rivers, while inspiring them and local residents to act now to protect them.

"If everybody had a cause, the world would be a better place," Pregracke tells students. "You can make a difference, and hard work will pay off in the long run. All you need to do is change your world. That's how the world changes." 

To date, Living Lands & Waters has educated 11,386 college students from all over the country. Beyond "Alternative Spring Breaks," the organization has worked on 25 rivers in 21 states and has hosted 1,326 community-based cleanups. Spending up to nine months a year living and traveling on the barge, the Living Lands & Waters crew hosts countless river cleanups, watershed conservation initiatives, workshops, tree plantings and other key conservation efforts. They collect 100,000 pounds of trash each year, with a total of 13,000,000 pounds of trash removed to date.

Rivers are Life is proud to amplify Chad's story and the work his crew and students are doing to protect our rivers. "Study Aboard" premieres today and serves as a reminder that everyone can make a difference and have fun doing it. Watch the film HERE.

WASHINGTON, September 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Battling excess weight can be one of the most frustrating experiences anyone faces throughout a lifetime, but nutritionist, weight loss expert and #1 NY Times Bestselling Author JJ Smith, who is also head of Adiva Publishing, helps women take back control of their health and weight before the year ends. The Finish Strong Challenge inspires women to hit some of their weight loss goals before the New Year through a 90-day weight loss challenge, and it's absolutely free.

The Finish Strong Challenge (FSC) will help women finish the year strong. Many women began the year strong but fell off along the way. No need to wait until next year to start over: lock in for the next three months and drop a few pounds before 2024. Women can dedicate the next three months exclusively to their weight loss goals and see what can be accomplished. JJ says, "I mean, after all, starting strong is good but finishing strong is epic. It's time to go be epic."

We start the journey to finish the year strong on October 1. So, sign up today for the Finish Strong Challenge here at no cost and receive:

• A three-part system (F.E.D. System) that is an effective strategy for weight loss and easier than any diet on the market
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• The motivation and support to achieve weight loss goals.

Registering for the challenge is absolutely free, so get access to this 90-day weight loss plan today. JJ says "This free challenge focuses on coming together to encourage and support one another throughout a rewarding health and wellness journey."

To register for the Finish Strong Challenge today, click here!

About JJ Smith

JJ Smith (http://www.JJSmithOnline.com) is the author of the #1 NY Times Bestseller, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse. JJ is a nutritionist and certified weight loss expert, and Chief Brand Officer for Adiva Publishing, who has been regularly featured in today's popular print and online media, on major news networks, and on daily programs such as" The Dr. Oz Show," "The Steve Harvey Morning Show," "The Rachael Ray Show," "The View," CNN and others.  Since reclaiming her health, losing weight, and discovering a "second youth" in her 40s, bestselling author JJ Smith has become the voice of inspiration to those who want to lose weight, be healthy, and get their sexy back.