Please donate now to the RMF/HFH Haiti fund and help us keep the children safe.” —Ricky Martin     www.habitat.org/rmfhaiti.

Ricky Martin traveled to Port-au-Prince on January 19 with Habitat for Humanity International’s chief executive officer, Jonathan Reckford, to visit one of the earthquake-ravaged neighborhoods in the capital city. Martin was moved by the massive devastation caused by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck last week, and just as he did following the December 2004 Asian tsunami, Martin traveled as quickly as possible to the affected region.

“The only words I can think of to describe what I’ve witnessed here today are that this is a living nightmare. The images that are now in my head will be impossible to erase,” said Martin. “Children and families impacted by this disaster will need long-term help restoring their lives—in every sense of the word. Every family is a family in need. I’m asking each of you to think about the future of the children. What they will need to survive after they are properly fed and have received appropriate medical care is a safe and decent home.”

The Ricky Martin Foundation continues their ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity by creating the RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund. Both organizations are encouraging supporters to visit www.habitat.org/rmfhaiti to donate now for immediate and long-term efforts in Haiti.

Read the full press release: Ricky Martin and Habitat’s CEO, Jonathan Reckford, travel to Haiti in support of Habitat’s Haitian recovery efforts.

How you can help
Please join Ricky in bringing hope to the people of Haiti. There are many ways you can get involved. Bookmark this page and return often to find out how you can help.

Donate
Be among the first of Ricky’s fans to join him in responding to the urgent need in Haiti, and you could receive a special gift from Ricky himself.
·    The first 10 donors of $1,000 or more to the RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund will receive
-Two VIP tickets to the concert of their choice on Ricky’s next world tour (located in first 10 rows).
-Two meet and greet passes to say hello to Ricky before the show
-An autographed Habitat for Humanity hardhat.
·    The first 30 donors of $750 or more to the RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund will receive two VIP tickets to the concert of their choice on Ricky’s next world tour (located in first 15 rows).
·    The first 50 donors of $500 or more to the RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund will receive a Habitat for Humanity hardhat signed by Ricky and dedicated to donor or name of their choice!

RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund Auction
The RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund Auction will launch this week at www.charitybuzz.com/rmfhaiti and will contain autographed items, VIP experiences with Ricky and more surprises. This page will be updated when the auction goes live, so please be sure to check back and bid generously!

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About The Ricky Martin Foundation
The Ricky Martin Foundation advocates for the well-being of children around the globe in critical areas such as social justice, education and health. Our flagship program, People for Children, condemns child exploitation. For additional information, please visit www.rickymartinfoundation.org. Visit www.rickymartinmusic.com for more information about Ricky Martin.