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PORTLAND, Ore. – January 17, 2005 – In response to the tragic events in South Asia and Eastern Africa, Evergreen International Aviation is supporting the American Red Cross international response efforts through the donated use of a Boeing 747-200 freighter aircraft. The aircraft will transport relief supplies procured by the American Red Cross to the nation of Sri Lanka on January 18, 2005.

The American Red Cross is providing lifesaving help in the form of food, clean water, and sanitation, and other relief items like tents, hygiene kits and cooking utensils.

“The donation of transport from Evergreen International Airlines is helping the American Red Cross rush aid to the victims of this devastating disaster,” said Skip Seitz, Senior Vice President of Growth and Integrated Development for the American Red Cross. “We are grateful to Evergreen for their support in getting these relief supplies to those who need them most. Evergreen’s contribution allows the Red Cross to stretch our donated dollars further and provide additional services to disaster victims.”

“We are proud to partner with American Red Cross in support of the international Red Cross response to help the people of Sri Lanka,” says Evergreen Humanitarian and Relief Services President, Blythe Berselli. “Evergreen has established a legacy of assisting those in need and we hope this flight impacts some of the five million people in need of urgent aid as a result of this disaster.”

In addition to supplies, teams of American Red Cross experts have been deployed to some of the affected areas and are working hard to provide support to the ever-growing disaster relief effort. Red Cross workers are currently supporting relief efforts including distribution of supplies, logistics, tracing and family reunification and psychosocial services. Psychosocial support helps people to deal with stress-related mental health problems and psychological traumas as a result of disasters.

The American Red Cross is ready to help whenever disaster strikes. Local Red Cross chapters respond to disasters – large and small – every day including winter storms, flooding, mudslides and house fires, which are referred to as the “silent disasters” since they don’t necessarily make headlines but are devastating to affected families

Through the support of generous donors, the Red Cross provides the means for emergency water, food, shelter, clothing, emotional support and more.

About Evergreen
Evergreen Humanitarian & Relief Services is a non-profit organization founded by Delford M. Smith to expand Evergreen International Aviation’s on-going legacy of supporting local and international humanitarian projects. The foundation’s goals include: partnering with other nonprofit organizations, corporations, and governmental agencies, providing aviation support for relief projects, and assisting developing countries to improve/deliver healthcare, eradicate disease, and promote economic development.

Evergreen International Airlines operates a fleet of Boeing 747s around the globe in support of specialized transportation solutions and has extensive experience supporting airline, military, and non-government organization (NGO) cargo needs.

Evergreen International Aviation, Inc. is a portfolio of five diverse aviation companies headquartered in McMinnville, Oregon. Evergreen consists of an international cargo airline that owns and operates a fleet of Boeing 747s, an unlimited aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility, a helicopter service company, a full-service aircraft ground handling company, and an aircraft sales and leasing company. With over 4,500 employees worldwide, international operating authority, and a network of global offices and affiliates, Evergreen has worked for customers from over 160 countries. For more information about Evergreen, please call 503-472-9361 or visit www.evergreenaviation.com.

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American Red Cross, Oregon Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call (503) 528-5634.
To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other disasters, go to www.redcross-pdx.org