Haiti Relief Night Jan. 28 (vs. CHI)
January 15, 2010
In response to Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti, which devastated much of the small Caribbean nation, the Sharks Foundation and the San Jose Sharks will be collecting monetary donations to aid relief efforts during the game on Jan. 28 (vs. CHI).
"Tragedy doesn't even begin to describe what has happened in Haiti," said Sharks President and CEO Greg Jamison. "There will no doubt be a long and difficult recovery process ahead and our organization is willing to do whatever we can to assist." 
Monetary donations can be made at both the North & South Entrance before the game and throughout the game at the Sharks Foundation Booth. That night's charity auction proceeds at the Sharks Foundation Booth will also be donated to relief efforts.
All donations will be given to UNICEF in support of the organization's efforts to help the earthquake victims. UNICEF will deploy essential aid – including safe water, sanitation supplies, therapeutic foods, medical supplies and temporary shelter materials – as quickly as possible
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Working in over 150 countries, UNICEF provides children with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more.
Because of current conditions on the ground in Haiti, item aid delivery poses quite a challenge, with roads, electric power sources, communications systems and other infrastructure destroyed in many areas. For this reason the Sharks Foundation is not seeking physical items such as clothes or toiletries at this time.
Sharks fans unable to attend the game are encouraged to donate online at www.unicef.org.
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