American Idols Kris Allen will travel to Haiti with the United Nations Foundation to raise further awareness of the countrys continuing needs after last months earthquake. During the Idol results show on Thursday, Feb. 25 8/7c, Kris will perform "Let It Be" and he will share footage of his trip to raise awareness and funds that will benefit those in need via one of this years Idol Gives Back beneficiaries, the UN Foundation.
During the show, viewers will be asked to support the efforts in Haiti by donating much-needed funds. Donations will be accepted online and via text-messaging, and proceeds will go to the Idol Gives Back Foundation to help the UN Foundation and their work in Haiti.
It is heartbreaking to see the devastation that Haiti is currently facing, said Kris. I am truly honored to be traveling to Haiti to see the UNs relief efforts firsthand and to help out in any way that I can.
We are proud to partner with the Idol Gives Back Foundation, FOX and American Idol on this special episode, said Kathy Calvin, CEO for the United Nations Foundation. We are working directly with the UN to help Haiti address the medium and long-term challenges of reconstruction. The UN needs our support so it can continue to provide food, water, shelter, medicine, security and economic opportunities to the earthquake victims. The UN and Haiti are rising to the challenge and we all have a chance to help them re-build their future.
Since the earthquake, the United Nations has been working hand-in-hand with Haitians to help ... read more
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