Uncle Matt’s Organic Teams up for the 1% Better Foundation
October 15, 2021 
Last fall, Chris Nikic (left) set a new world record by being the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a 140.6-mile Ironman. Here, he’s pictured with Matt McLean of Uncle Matt’s Organic. They are partnering to help promote Nikic’s 1% Better Foundation.
Uncle Matt’s Organic has announced its partnership in support of Chris Nikic and his 1% Better Foundation. When you purchase Uncle Matt’s Organic juice varieties between October 2021 through January 2022, a portion of the profits from every bottle sold will be donated to the 1% Better Foundation.
Last fall, Chris Nikic set a new world record by being the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a 140.6-mile Ironman. Even more recently, Nikic successfully completed the Boston Marathon for the first time. His greatest achievement was the opportunity to inspire others by shifting his focus from his disabilities to his abilities with an unwavering tenacity, a positive attitude, and a no-quit grit. His success motto was to get “1% better” every day.
Chris Nikic’s 1% Better Foundation aims to make active lifestyles accessible and achievable for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The foundation’s mission is to create a standardized practice in society, schools, and health and wellness facilities to foster inclusion and highlight human potential.
“When I first met Chris at a triathlon, I was moved to do more for his cause,” says Matt McLean, Founder and CEO at Uncle Matt’s Organic. “Chris’ accomplishment of being the first person with Down Syndrome to complete the Ironman triathlon is incredible, and we are awe-inspired and very thankful to be able to partner with him to help people with disabilities.”
For more information on the 1% Better Foundation or to donate directly, visit give.cornerstone.cc/chrisnikicfdn.
“By including Chris’ picture and foundation information on our orange juice labels, our hope is to generate more exposure for his 1% Better Foundation,” McLean adds. “In addition, it has inspired our company to use our brand as a platform for other worthy causes. Going forward, each quarter we will choose an outstanding charity to donate to and share the incredible stories on our product packaging. Chris’ inspiration will continue to pay-it-forward for others in need.”
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