Haiti earthquake: NFL, NBA show solidarity
(Read article summary)To promote Haiti earthquake relief efforts, CBS and FOX will air a 30-second NFL public-service announcement during the AFC and NFC divisional playoff games this weekend.
As football fans across America gear up to watch the playoffs this weekend, the National Football League has a message for them: Don't forget about the people of Haiti.
Both CBS and FOX will air a 30-second NFL public-service announcement during the AFC and NFC divisional playoff games this weekend asking viewers to contribute to relief efforts in the wake of the 7.0 earthquake that rocked the impoverished Caribbean island Tuesday evening. In addition, all four home teams (the Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints) will promote the Red Cross’ text-to-give message via video board and public-address announcements.
