Playtech and its
licensed companies
have publicized that
together they will
supporting a large
humanitarian relief
mission to send $1.8
million in medical
supplies to victims
of the tsunami
disaster in Sri
Lanka.
The mission is being
prepared by
Knightsbridge
International, a
non-governmental
organization, in
union with other
non-governmental
organizations. For
about a month,
Knightsbridge has
been sending
desperately needed
medical supplies,
medical personnel
and food to the
stricken area.
Playtech and its
licensed companies
will pay for one of
these undertakings.
The mission includes
a fully-loaded 747
jet airplane
designed for
operations of
relief.
Knightsbridge
International,
co-founded and
chaired by
philanthropist Sir
Edward Artis,
supplies
humanitarian help
and disaster relief
worldwide.
The medical supplies
being sent by the
relief mission will
help over 10,000
people for more than
a year. When the aid
arrives, it will be
distributed through
a huge, highly
organized
association of local
centers. Volunteers
are said to include
heavyweight boxing
champion Evander
Holyfield and
Cincinnati Reds
owner Carl Lindner.
