U.S. Olympian Kaylin Richardson Joins World Vision, Best Western International to Support Haiti Relief Efforts

World Vision, Best Western unveil new self-serve kiosks for guests to donate to relief fund

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following event advisory is being released by World Vision:

WHO: Two-time Olympic skier Kaylin Richardson will join World Vision and Best Western International to unveil new self-serve kiosks at the hotel that will allow guests to make direct donations to World Vision's ongoing relief work in Haiti.

WHAT:  Richardson and other Olympic athletes, including Canadian hockey player and Olympian Cassie Campbell-Pascall, will be on site to make the first donations using this new technology.  The first-of-its kind in the non-profit world, the kiosk, nicknamed "Heart for Haiti," makes it easier than ever for people to support World Vision's relief and development efforts in Haiti.  

WHEN:  Saturday, February 27, 2010, 1 – 2 p.m. (local)

WHERE:  Best Western Sands Hotel, 1755 David Street, Vancouver, BC, V6G1W5, (604) 682-1831

NOTE:  Richardson, Campbell-Pascall, and representatives from World Vision and Best Western International will be on site to answer questions and discuss World Vision's ongoing relief work in Haiti.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Jane Bargout at [email protected] or (416) 716-9738.

SOURCE World Vision