Career
The company became a part of Nestlé Nutrition in 2006. Craig is involved in a number of philanthropic causes including the San Diego Hospice, Easter Seals, United Way/CHAD, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Peace At Home"s domestic violence prevention program, among others In 1996, the couple committed another $10 million to the University of San Diego, $7 million of which was used to build the Jenny Craig Pavilion, a recreation and sports pavilion that was dedicated in October 2000.
This area is home to the Delegate March Thoroughbred Club.
Another Craig owned horse, Sidney"s Candy, named after Sid Craig, ran in the 2010 Kentucky Derby. In April 1995, while reposing in a favorite armchair and napping, she was startled awake, which caused a strange medical anomaly that mimicked lockjaw but was not, as Craig was eventually able to pry her mouth open.
Though there seemed to be no imminent threat, Craig"s condition gradually worsened making it difficult for her to speak and eat. Her dentist diagnosed temporomandibular joint syndrome, for which she was referred to a specialist, though to little avail.
She was in turn referred to a series of physicians (reportedly 18) all of whom provided various suggestions but ultimately no solution.
In the spring of 1998, she was introduced to Doctor Dennis M. Nigro, typically a cosmetic surgeon, who assessed that Craig had suffered atrophying of her mouth muscles. Corrective surgery was provided by installing bioabsorbable screws into her cheeks. She underwent a four-and-a-half-hour operation and another year of speech therapy.
Craig has since fully recovered from the debilitating condition.