Tiger Woods plans to help with relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged
Haiti by supporting groups that provide resources to children.
Greg McLaughlin, president of the Tiger Woods Foundation,
said Friday he has not received any information from rap mogul
Russell Simmons, who has said on Twitter that Woods is providing $3
million to help with the recovery.
McLaughlin said the foundation staff was evaluating "the most
appropriate role" to help the Haitian people.
"Our plan is be part of the relief effort to help rebuild
Haiti by supporting organizations that provide critical resources
to young people, which is consistent with our mission and previous
efforts regarding Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Katrina and the 2004
tsunami," McLaughlin said in a statement.
Woods, who has not been seen since a Nov. 27 car accident and
subsequent firestorm over extramarital affairs, established the
foundation when he turned pro in 1996. Its mission is to "deliver
unique experiences and innovative educational opportunities to
youth worldwide," and its most recent annual report says it has
reached over 10 million children.
Woods' foundation gave $100,000 to tsunami relief efforts in
2004 through Give2Asia, with the money directed toward two groups
providing sanctuary and relief to children. It also gave the Baton
Rouge Area Foundation $200,000 to set up a Hurricane Katrina
educational fund.
