To be exact, it is 472 steps to the top of “One London Place”, the building that houses KGK Synergize Inc. (“KGK”), and its human clinical trial site. On November 5th, 2009, the staff of KGK Synergize will participate in the “Climb of the Penguins”, and climb to the top of the building to support The United Way of London & Middlesex, Ontario. It is no trek to the South Pole, but it is still London’s tallest building.

“The staff has been busy collecting pledges for the event, and has even started training on their lunch hour” states Najla Guthrie, President/CEO and also a participant of the event. “It is very encouraging to see everyone come together and have fun to support such a great cause”, Guthrie says.

This event is one of many fund raising activities that companies can participate in to help the United Way reach their annual fund raising goal of $7.4M.

About the United Way, London & Middlesex:

Locally driven and governed, United Way is a non-denominational, registered charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of all people in our community and helping individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities reach their full potential.
United Way is a leader in understanding the root causes of social issues and bringing together people and resources to find lasting solutions. United Way is creating real change in people's lives - meaningful, positive, lasting change. Not just for today, but for the long term. And that means a better community for us all. Inspiring people to come together, we have the power to make a real difference, in people's lives and in our community.

About KGK Synergize Inc:

KGK provides contract research services to the health nutrition, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. These services include both pre-clinical and human clinical trials.
In addition to its contract research capabilities, KGK has a Product Development Division which brings new and innovative natural health products to the point where they are ready to be manufactured and marketed. These products include Sytrinol®, DiabetinolTM and DermytolTM.