The Amway One by One Campaign for Children

Amway is on the road

Jesse Hertstein — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:21:00 GMT

Here's an update from the National Spotlight Tour in the US, from Lindsey Kerstetter, who was our representative at the One by One display.

During the week of June 22, I was in sunny Anaheim, California for the first stop of the Amway Global National Spotlight Tour. Ironically it was 15 degrees cooler in Anaheim then the heat wave in West Michigan, but it was California dreamin’ just the same.

Thousands of Independent Business Owners showed up with their family and friends in tow at the Anaheim Convention Center. They came to expose others to Amway, learn how to energize their own businesses and of course, get a taste of the new berry flavored energy bar! And it wasn’t just the tastes that whet their appetites, but the sights too.

The expo displays were abbreviated versions from the Amway Experience in Vegas during the Amway 50th events a month before. There was an Artistry catwalk, Nutrilite helix and gigantic One by One letters. That’s why I was there, for One by One. Yes, I was commonly the photographer who took people’s pictures in front of the huge letters, but I was also the one they talked to about their volunteer experiences and desire to be involved in something bigger than them… something that has impacted the lives of more than 6 million children.

One IBO came up to express his gratitude for the new KaBoom playground at his children’s school that was built by Nutrilite employees in Lakeview this past spring. Another couple shared how they hold an annual bowl-a-thon and golf outing to raise money for Easter Seals. And one woman stood for half an hour with tears in her eyes as she watched One by One stories unfold through video and absorbed the impact Amway partnerships have on children around the world.

The One by One Campaign for Children could be considered the softer side of the business, but important just the same. And although our booth did not draw the crowds of an Artistry makeover or Tolsum shave demonstration, the Spotlight Tour confirmed that IBOs believe in One by One and understand when you help a child, you help a community, you help the world – and that’s worthy of all our involvement.

The next spotlight events are planned for August 6-8 in Baltimore, Md.; August 13-15 in Seattle, Wash; September 3-5 in New York, NY; and September 10-12 outside of Chicago, Ill. So mark the dates on your calendar… and if we’re in a city near you, come visit and share your volunteer stories with us. Hint: we’ll be the people by the big One by One letters  Better yet, share your stories anytime here on the blog or on the One by One website. We love to hear from you!

Helping 350 kids get their "freedom wheels"

Jesse Hertstein — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Our partnership with cricket star Adam Gilchrist (mentioned in previous posts) produced some fantastic results. Adam delivered a cheque on behalf of Amway that will provide 350 modified bikes for children with disabilities.

What a great partnership for One by One in Australia! Following is the press release and some photos.

Saturday, 20 June 2009

Nutriway Ambassador Adam Gilchrist today handed over a cheque for $215,000 to TAD organisations around Australia to help fund 350 modified bikes for children with disabilities.

Each bike is modified to allow children to enjoy riding a bike for the first time.

“As a father of three, I know bikes make kids happy. With this funding, we can help fund 350 bikes for children with disabilities,” Adam Gilchrist said.

Adam Gilchrist accepted Amway’s challenge to hit 25 sixes during the recent IPL to earn $15,000 of funding for bikes.

Adam hit 29 sixes, up from 19 sixes during the previous season.

“This challenge was one of my secret weapons - nothing is more rewarding than to imagine a smile on a child’s face,” Adam Gilchrist said.

Today, Amway announced it is providing $200,000 funding to give the gift of wheels to children with disabilities. In total, Amway will help fund 350 modified bikes and provide $215,000 as part of its One by One Campaign for Children.

The bikes will be delivered across Australia through Amway’s Freedom Wheels initiative, which Amway runs in partnership with the Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD).

“Amway is delighted to be helping so many children. You only have to see the smiles on the faces of children and listen to their parents to know this is a great charity. Special thanks goes to Adam Gilchrist for his fantastic support,” Tony Greig, Amway spokesperson, said today.

Dia del Sol

Jesse Hertstein — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Another guest blogger joins us this week. Debb Kalmbach is Manager of our Global Corporate Citizenship department, and also serves on the board of directors of Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities near Amway headquarters.

The Cook Arts Center of the Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities organization was alive with activity on the evening of their "Dia del Sol" event last week. As we walked up to the front steps of the Arts Center, we were greeted by dancers from Grupo Tarasco, a dance company of the Cook Arts Center. They entertained guests with their fun music and brightly colored dresses all in the beautiful sunny evening. A perfect "day of the sun".

As the only fundraiser, Dia del Sol is supported by the community and local artist, with all proceeds going to support the operation of Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities in Grand Rapids. This organization serves children and families with the mission "to transform lives in the Grandville Avenue neighborhood through reading and the arts and by celebrating the community's cultural richness." Check out their website.

Inside we were treated to great food from Tommy Fitzgerald Group and entertainment from Son de Mexico.

During the short welcome program two kids from the neighborhood, Carlos and Jessica, spoke about what the art center and library mean to them. It reinforced the reason that I am involved with this organization. Carlos will be in 7th grade next year and has been coming to the arts center after school for 3 years now. His favorite afterschool activities are pottery, cooking and gardening.

Jessica recently moved here with her family from Nevada. She introduced herself to our librarian before the new library building even opened and has been very helpful first as a volunteer and now as an intern. She'll be a senior in high school next year and is looking forward to attending college after that.

I serve as Vice President on the Board of Directors of the Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities. I love to visit the Cook Arts Center and the Cook Library Center. There is usually a buzz of activity from the neighborhood kids who come to visit after school.

At the library, you'll find books to read, tutors to help with homework, computers to research information, and advice from "Ms. Sue" on which books are on the must read list. The arts center is also busy with music (keyboard and guitar), dance and art classes.

I love being involved with an organization that is dedicated to offering kids something constructive to do with their time...it's great to see their progress and interest in the programs and the impact it makes on their lives...One by One.

Give feedback - win stuff

Jesse Hertstein — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:30:00 GMT

I have two Ribbon Gift Card to give away for taking a five-minute survey about the One by One blog.

Click here to take the survey.

We are trying to get some feedback on content and style of the blog so we can provide the types of stories and topics that YOU are most interested in. We'll draw two lucky winners to receive the Ribbon "Choices" Gift Card - valued at $50.00.

Thanks in advance for your participation, and your feedback!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSES. WE HAD SOME GREAT FEEDBACK. THE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED AND WE WILL DRAW NAMES AND CONTACT THE WINNERS OF THE GIFT ALBUMS BY THE END OF THE WEEK.

A special visit from the SJ Earthquakes

Jessica Ellis — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:49:00 GMT

A few weeks ago, the San Jose Earthquakes visited a local Easter Seals center to spend time with children with disabilities. I finally got my hands on the video and wanted to share it with you!

Check it out!

Amway a finalist for the Governor's Service Awards

Jesse Hertstein — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:36:00 GMT

Following is a post from Michelle Meulendyk, a guest blogger from our Corporate Citizenship team.

Last week I found myself a the Governor's Mansion of all places.

Amway was nominated by KaBOOM!, for the Governor’s Service Award. This is the second year in a row that one of our nonprofit partners nominated us. The award recognizes "individuals, organizations and companies that are working to improve the lives of others here in Michigan."

The Service Awards were presented at the Governor’s mansion in Lansing. Which is pretty cool, no matter your political persuasion. After the hour drive and I.D. check at the door, we walked into the backyard of the mansion and the program began. One by one, each nominee was called to the stage. Among them was Dawnlynn Suttorp, Amway Volunteer Coordinator.

As the Governor and the emcee, began to speak about the nominees and what this award means, it brought to the forefront just how many people, organizations and companies here in Michigan are willing to give of their time, talents and treasures to help others.

As Dawnlynn stood on the stage, I began to realize how much our employees do. Week after week, we see Amway employees mentoring, helping at local camps, building playgrounds, cooking meals for families with children in the hospital and so much more.

It’s really humbling to remember how special these volunteers are and what a great place we work for. Amway truly has a commitment to our communities here in West Michigan and around the globe. And while we didn't win this year, recognition by our community partners means so much.

One day, One completed Playground

Kim Drabik — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:45:00 GMT

Just the night before and into the early morning hours, thunderstorms producing plenty of lightning covered most of the lower half of Michigan. Sure we expect this type of weather throughout the summertime, but this day was set for fulfilling a Thanksgiving wish that our Vice President, Dana Boals found in the newspaper. A local Girl Scout troop submitted a heartfelt wish that Congress Elementary School would receive a new playground.

Amway through the One by One Campaign for Children, for the fourth time in West Michigan, partnered with the nonprofit KaBOOM!, and now Grand Rapids Public Schools, to turn that wish into a reality.

I arrive shortly after 8 am. The sun is shining and as I approach there is a hum of energy. As I go in to the scene, there is a rhythm. It is a rhythm of hundreds of volunteers from Amway Manufacturing. Add to the mix the Girl Scout Troop, people from Grand Rapids Public Schools, KaBOOM! and the surrounding neighborhood. All focused on a goal to not only build, but complete a playground all before 2:30 in the afternoon.

I sign in, and chose a tag to put my name on. Each name tag has a sticker. There are ladybugs, guerillas, camels, dolphins, on and on and on. Mine? It is a puppy. Cool! Everyone is checking out each others name tags to see what they have. As we’re greeting each other, we find out these stickers determine what team and what job we will be focusing on for the day.

The opening ceremonies are going great, the Girl Scouts are leading us through “warm up exercises” for fun and as I look around I see the Vice President of Amway Manufacturing Dave Buttrick joining in with the side bends. He too has a name tag and will be put to work.

Next, through the sound system, they are calling out the jobs. And all of us with a puppy sticker? We hoot and cheer as we’re informed we’re going to mix cement by hand! We are all summoned to Don, our Team Captain. First order of business? Shovel 12 inches down around the entire boarder. Really? But it’s hot out and the border is big so the task looks daunting! So we all literally dig in. The music starts, the tempo and the pace, the entire rhythm of everyone working together for something that will bring the community joy for years to come, and give children a great place to play is making all this work fun.

As we’re digging, equipment is being put together by different teams, the build site is being prepped, children are painting artwork, picnic tables and benches are being crafted with care. Each one is sweaty, dirty and smiling.

Unbelievably, sometime long before lunch (I’ve lost track of time), they are ready for us to begin mixing cement. Wheelbarrows, shovels, hoes, water, bags and bags of cement each small but weighing a mighty 80 pounds each surrounds our team. It’s a serious group who isn’t afraid to lift, wave at the dust, and get sloppy. I take a moment to look around and everyone is wearing their sweat and dirt with pride. Especially those who team up with a new found acquaintance to haul some 210 cubic yards of mulch on to the new playground.

Sometime during lunch, the sizable new playground is complete. WOW! And just as everyone is pitching in to clear the scraps, hang the artwork, and broom the walkways clear with a passion, there is a roll of thunder, a smile, a hug, a wiping of the brow, then rain. Once again, I feel honored to work for Amway, where the legacy of 50 years of caring is solid, rock solid.

Food, face-painting, and a lot of fundraising!

Jessica Ellis — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:20:00 GMT

The rain didn't stop the hundreds of walkers who showed up last night to support the Easter Seals Walk With Me event. And what an event it was! So many dedicated employees, family members, and friends enjoyed a fun-filled event at the John Ball Park and Zoo complete with food from Yesterdog, face-painting, and lots of fundraising.

I was a little concerned about the weather...it seems like we've had such beautiful sunshine for the walk in years past. Luckily, there was no down-pour just a little misting, and every walker marched on with smiles on their faces. It was so motivating to see and feel the positive energy from the crowd. The walk looped around the park and landed us right in the zoo where we got to enjoy frozen treats from Culver's!

What a week for Amway Global and Easter Seals! Not only did the walk raise over $62,000 to help the organization, but earlier this week, some of our favorite soccer players spent some special time with kids from Easter Seals centers in California! Check out Robin's blog for the whole story and pictures!

Aw! Me and my little friend, Ava, and her pretty pink butterfly.

Walk With Me ... Today!

Jesse Hertstein — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:58:00 GMT

For those of you in the West Michigan area, please join us for the Easter Seals walk this evening at John Ball Park Zoo. Don't let the threat of rain scare you away!

The pre-event activities start at 5:00 p.m. with onsite registration, food and festivities. We'll hear from 10-year old Joseph, the Easter Seals Michigan 2009 Child Ambassador, along with other Honorary Walk With Me Ambassadors.

The walk starts at 6:30, and the zoo opens up at 7:00, free to all walkers and families. We had a great time with my kids last year, especially seeing the new lion exhibit. There have been a lot of new experiences added to the zoo in the last couple years. That alone is worth checking out.

Easter Seals is Amway Global's primary One by One partner in the US, with IBOs participating in walks around the country and Amway Global as a National Presenting Sponsor.

Amway helped to launch this event in Grand Rapids in 2005, and each year it gets better. More sponsors, more walkers, more things to do and see, and more money raised for a great cause.

So please join us!

Behind the scenes in Amway's hometown

Jesse Hertstein — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:57:00 GMT

This blog is supposed to be about what IBOs and employees are doing for One by One. But there is another story worth sharing about Amway's hometown and the impact its founding families have had on economic growth and the quality of life here.

In Grand Rapids, it's pretty well known how much the DeVos and Van Andel families have invested in our community. We pretty much take it for granted, and you even hear some people grumbling about seeing their names on buildings and recognition plaques.

But when our global distributors were in town for Founders Council and Executive Diamond Council meetings a couple of weeks ago, I was reminded of the "bigger picture."

We gave our guests an option to use some of their down time to take a bus tour around the city. Early on, we didn't expect a big turnout because most international visitors like to go shopping, play golf or taste the local cuisine. However, several hundred guests signed up for the tour.

Besides showing them a very quaint and vibrant downtown Grand Rapids, we pointed out some of the anchors of economic growth and how the DeVos and Van Andel families helped to creating positive change in the area.

Amway owns two hotels, one renovated and built in 1982 and the other opened in 2007. The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel was a catalyst for growth in Grand Rapids in the early '80s and was part of a concerted effort to bring more meeting and convention business to the area.

But Jay Van Andel and Rich DeVos' commitment was beyond underwriting the hotel...they and other community leaders invested time and energy in mobilizing support for the rehabilitation of downtown Grand Rapids. They were actively engaged in the revitalization of their hometown.

We took the IBOs by the Van Andel Arena, a 12,000-seat facility that the Van Andel family gave the lead gift for in 1996. *** DeVos co-chaired Grand Action, which generated the local community and government support and investment needed to build the Arena and later DeVos Place.

The arena has spurred millions of dollars in investment in the surrounding area since then. I remember living in California at the time it was built, and each time I would come home for Christmas or in the summer, I would see more restaurants, more nightlife and more shops opening up around it.

Then there is the DeVos Place Convention Center, opened in 2003, which has more than a million square feet of exhibition space and is drawing conventions and large meetings that support local jobs and local businesses.

But the crowning achievements and legacies of the families are tied up in two projects: a new Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, which is going up as I type, and the Van Andel Institute, a world-class bio-medical research center that focuses on cancer and Parkinson's disease.

These projects and others in the medical area have transformed our community, which has been hit hard by the downturn in the economy, especially in the auto industry and manufacturing over the past decade. They give the Grand Rapids community a unique distinction as a destination for leading medical research and care.

Of course, the DeVos and Van Andel families are not solely responsible for economic growth in our region. They would be the first to name others who gave time and dollars to make projects happen. Grand Rapids is fortunate to have business leaders who share a vision for making our community stronger, like the DeVos and Van Andel families, Pat and Peter Cook, Fred and Lena Meijer, Peter Wege and many others. And Grand Rapids has had strong leadership from the likes of *** Gillette, Lyman Parks ... I could name a lot of people here.

As an Amway employee, and one focused on corporate citizenship, it is good to know that our leaders feel strongly about investing in the communities where they do business. And they have passed these values along to the next generation that is now running Amway.

Perhaps more importantly, they share these values with the millions of distributors who participate in the Amway business and define what it stands for in the next 50 years. It's not just talking the talk, but walking the walk, by making a real commitment to making life better for others.

A True Inspiration

Jesse Hertstein — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:19:00 GMT

Another great guest blogger telling us about last week's Special Olympics games. This one is by Robin Luo from Amway China, who is working with us on temporary assignment. - Jesse

At 5:30 am on May 30, it was chilly at Amway headquarters in Ada. Thirty-five employees gathered in the west parking lot, looking forward to a day of passion, achievement and life-transformation. These were the volunteers for Special Olympics Michigan 2009 State Summer Games, held in Central Michigan University.

This is the third year that Amway employees volunteer in the games through One-by-One Campaign.

My name is Robin. I came from China on a short-term assignment in the Corporate Citizenship department. As one of the volunteers for the swimming event, I was honored to witness the perseverance and optimism of the athletes, which will definitely be kept deep in my heart, for a long time.

The backstroke competition was the first to start. Before each match, athletes could get into the water to prepare themselves. Some players needed assistance from our volunteers. But most of them chose to make a splendid dive to draw the audience’s attention and applause. When it came to the announcement of their names, all athletes proudly waved to the audience. You could not see any difference between them and us, from the smiles of confidence on their face.

“Swimmers, on your mark…. Go!” Each time these words were announced, the whole swimming area would be filled with cheering, enthusiasm and encouragement. Each swimmer tried their best to stretch arms and legs in the water, to fight for the medals and to enjoy the game.

Their motions might not be the most standard and efficient ones. They might have just learned how to swim and not be able to tell the difference between the backstroke and the breaststroke yet. Sometimes they didn’t even realize that they should turn around and swim back to complete the race until our volunteers reminded them.

But their attendance and participation meant everything. We might never understand how difficult it is to complete a 50-meter swimming event with intellectual disabilities. But all these athletes finished their race brilliantly. It was more a race against themselves than against their peers. It was all about faith and courage.

When I looked back to our volunteers, they moved me in the same way. They looked after the swimmers with care both in and out of the water, trying to protect their heads from being harmed by hitting the wall and inspiring the athletes to complete the game, especially for those who fell behind. Throughout the day I was immersed in hearty words of encouragement and uninterrupted applause. Their dedication was an immeasurable motivation for the athletes.

I didn’t have the opportunity to attend other events where Amway employees volunteered (Softball Throw, Standing Long Jump, Bowling, Special Events and Wheelchair Competition). But from the eyes of our athletes, full of joy, self-confidence and satisfaction at the accomplishment of their race, I can imagine all the Amway volunteers did an excellent job.

There is an old Chinese aphorism which says, “Make a gift of a rose, and fragrance will linger in your hands.” Doesn’t it match the fact perfectly, that volunteering does as much for us as for those in need?

Amway employees provide a multi-cultural experience

Jesse Hertstein — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:10:00 GMT

This post about Multicultural Day at Southeast Academic Center was submitted by Aaron Van Andel, intern for the Corporate Citizenship Department. -- JH

For many years now, Amway has organized a Multicultural Day for 5th grade students at its partner school, Southeast Academic Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Amway employees of different ethnic backgrounds volunteer a portion of their day with the students sharing the history and fast facts of their county. After the presentations, they engage students in a craft or game that’s common to their country's culture.

Angela Nelson and I organized Multicultural Day this year, which was held last Friday for Miss Northern’s 5th grade class.

On the agenda were four presentations, each given by an Amway employee of a different ethnic background. The first was Manuel Dipres from Rules Administration, presenting on behalf of the Dominican Republic. Manuel was born in the Dominican Republic and spent five years there before moving to New York. In his presentation, Manuel provided interesting facts about the country and talked to the kids about the number one sport there: baseball. At the end Manuel became a fan favorite by leaving the kids with baseball cards to take home.

Next, Prince Parocaron from Business Intelligence provided a look into India, where he had spent more than twenty years of his life. The kids were impressed by the number of people who lived in India and the many different attractions. Prince ended the presentation with an entertaining video of his son and daughter dancing to traditional Indian music.

Prince’s presentation was followed by an international lunch for. The students ate foods from three of the four countries covered that day (with a snack reserved later for the fourth country). The main dish was rice (steamed and fried) and chicken chop suey to give the kids a taste of Chinese cuisine. To drink, mango juice was served to coincide with Indonesia and for dessert flan was served to give a flavor of the Dominican Republic.

Lunch gave way into a presentation of Indonesia by Sri Soekaremoen from Corporate Communications with the help of Jennie Wu , also from Corporate Communications. Not very many kids knew where to find Indonesia on the map but they did know it's where you can find the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo Dragon. Sri also came with a puppet show for the kids who participated in a story about Timon and Pumba from the Lion King.

The final presentation was on China. Rex Tsui from Market Research and Robin Luo from Corporate Citizenship gave a very knowledgeable presentation. The students were excited to hear about the panda but were a bit disappointed to find out that it actually does not know any kung fu as it did in the movie. The final activity was to teach the kids how to use chop sticks to pick up gummy bears and to learn a nifty trick.

Following the last presentation, students were served Samosa, a popular Indian snack, which ended up being the highlight of the food due to its spicy, green pepper sauce. Amazingly, a majority of the kids enjoyed how hot it was, except for one unfortunate boy who upon tasting it immediately ran to the nearest sink for some water.

At the end of the day, the students learned a lot about the many lands and cultures our world has to offer. Both presenters and students alike enjoyed the experience, providing yet another successful day for the One by One Campaign.

Third Day at the Global Diamond Forum

Jesse Hertstein — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:20:00 GMT

Wednesday was the big Business Session. I posted some Tweets at our Amway50 account throughout the session, so feel free to check them out. But I wanted to give some highlights and post a few pictures here too.

Steve Van Andel and Doug DeVos were great on stage. They talked about the history of the business, and focused a lot on the principles of Free Enterprise. They also mentioned citizenship more than once, and thanked the distributors for their accomplishments with One by One.

We did not hold a formal One by One presentation or video, but instead had a children's choir singing the One by One song, with images of the children helped through the program appearing on an enormous screen behind them. It was very moving.

There were other entertainment groups there, like Blue Man Group and Anti-Gravity. There was a ceremony where the distributors "pinned" each other with a special edition 50th anniversary pin. And there was a big recognition ceremony for the many levels of high achievers in the room. Very inspiring stories.

After a nice tribute video where they used special animation to walk Rich DeVos through the history of Amway, Rich gave a powerful speech about why the company has succeeded over the years despite challenges and setbacks. He focused on the four pillars that represent Amway's values: Freedom, Family, Reward and Hope.

At the very end was the big surprise. Rich asked Jay Van Andel to close the session out, and they went to a video of Jay superimposed over the 50th anniversary podium that made it seem like he was really there. The clip from Jay's old speech was inspirational and motivational for today, just as it was years ago. It was a very emotional close.

The business session, and other 50th events, will be posted on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/user/AmwayGlobalTV.

Second Day at Global Diamond Forum

Jesse Hertstein — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:50:00 GMT

Tuesday was a flood of people from all over the world. For some, we were introducing One by One. But most were very familiar with it and recognized the photos from projects they had volunteered for or given to. There was a lot of energy going on.

We are so excited to have One by One elevated among the power brands of Amway. Below are a few pictures of the different areas of the experience. For those of you in the US, you may see some elements of these exhibits at the National Spotlight Tours that start up this summer and will appear in major cities around the country.

Stay tuned and don't forget to check us out on Twitter at Amway50.

One by One from the outside

One by One artifacts

One by One children's paintings

Nutrilite

Durables

Home Care

Personal Care

Eddie Funkhouser New York

Artistry

Founders Mosaic where distributors can write Rich a message

Historical iWall

Stage show makeover with Michelle D'Alliard, Eddie Funkhouser and John Gillespie

Australia - Adam Gilchrist scores 40 bikes for kids with disabilities

Kim Drabik — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:55:00 GMT

This is a follow up to the One by One partnership in Australia and the blog post on April 23^rd. Amway launched an exciting Freedom Wheels initiative with Adam Gilchrist where for every six he hit at the IPL cricket tournament in India, Amway Australia committed to put another child with disabilities onto a technically modified bike. Adam accepted the target to hit 25 sixes. Last year he hit 19.

In the semi-final, Gilchrist blasted five sixes bringing his total to 29 sixes!! He scored 85 - with his 50 coming off just 17 balls (the fastest 50 in IPL history!).

To further the good will, Amway Australia donated an additional 15 bikes for this great cause. So the 40 bikes will soon be on the way to children with disabilities - We can't think of a better 50th Anniversary present.

Well done Gilly!

You can read more about the program at Amway's site or see Gilly’s Six-O-Meter here.