We have seen the many tragic photos from the aftermath of the Earthquake in Haiti. Here, a photo from before the earthquake, doesn't look much better. Even before the earthquake Haiti was one of the poorest nations on our planet.
Today, Avon Products announced that they are committing $1 million for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. The Avon Foundation for Women plans to distribute the donations equally to the American Red Cross International Response Fund and Doctors Without Borders, and the funds will be used for immediate and basic human needs—water, food and medical help.
Avon is making every effort to contact each of the 387 Representatives in Haiti. They also have a number of Associates and Representatives with family members in Haiti and we are working to support those individuals.
Avon Representatives have a long history of dedicated community involvement and have played a key role in disaster recoveries. I am very proud to announce that Avon will donate 50¢ from the purchase of every full-size Skin So Soft product (excluding deodorant) ordered during Campaigns 4 through 6.
Avon Representatives and their customers (YOU) have helped build the largest corporate-affiliated philanthropy for women. Now, I am asking you to again show the world the Avon spirit of compassion and caring as we join together to support the relief efforts and help victims of this major tragedy.
