Oregon State football star from Haiti joins relief effort
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Former Oregon State running back Yvenson Bernard is collecting donations for his native Haiti.
"As you have heard Haiti had a catastrophic earthquake this week. My family and I are from Haiti and much of my family is still living there now so I am starting a Haiti Relief Fundraiser," Bernard wrote. "Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere, so relief is absolutely needed for survival!"
Bernard is seeking donations of:
- New hygiene products
- All types of new and used clothing and shoes
- Cash donations
"I am traveling to Haiti in two weeks to respond to this tragedy," Bernard wrote. "All proceeds go to Haiti Relief! Any help would be appreciated!"
Donation drop boxes are set up at the following locations:
Today's Salon
425 W. 1st Avenue Albany, Ore
Kappa Kappa Gamma
1335 NW Van Buren Ave. Corvallis, Ore.
You can make charitable contributions to:
International Sports Agency Children's Foundation
P.O. Box 51508
Irvine, CA 92619
http://www.helpisakids.com/Donations.htm
Or:
Yvenson Bernard
325 Valley Football Center
Corvallis, OR 97330
Also you can donate to Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti Fund:
Text YELE to 501501 to have $5 billed to your cell phone bill.
