2.26.10 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Valley Forge Fabrics announced today it has donated 300 sets of sheets to the American Red Cross for Haitian earthquake survivors who are being treated for medical conditions in the South Florida area. Valley Forge learned from the American Red Cross that there was a tremendous need for certain supplies for injured and displaced Haitians who have been temporarily relocated to South Florida for medical treatment.

Valley Forge, the leader in sustainable textiles for hospitality, is the only textile company with an established fabric reclamation program. Valley Forge reclaimed 300 sheet sets from a hotel customer made of luxurious Tencel + Plus™ Lyocell Eucalyptus Fiber  a new, innovative, and environmental textile, and provided them to the American Red Cross. Through its partnership with the Red Cross, Valley Forge delivered the products locally to the South Florida community who has taken the majority of the Haitian earthquake victims transported to the United States for urgent medical care. “The American Red Cross identified an immediate local need here in South Florida relating to the Haiti crisis,” says Diana Dobin Senior Vice President of Valley Forge. “Our reclamation infrastructure includes taking bedding back from our customers after its useful life, and redistributing to those in need.”

In addition to the sheets - pillows were also provided for each pillowcase. Valley Forge is the exclusive distributor of pillows for hospitality manufactured by Louisville Bedding. Louisville paired with Valley Forge and donated pillows for all the pillow cases Valley Forge provided. The new pillows and luxurious sheets should provide a much needed clean and healthy sleep for those people who have been through such tragedy and horror. “Unknown to most is the need for certain supplies for Haitian humanitarian relief here in South Florida,” says Alicia Miyares, American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter Executive. “Valley Forge responded without hesitation. Their supply of these amazing sheets and pillows are helping these displaced people and our local citizens burned out of their homes, feel more comfortable, and aid in their recovery.”

On January 12, a series of earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 6.5 to 7.3 devastated Haiti. The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Haitian Red Cross, and other partners to assist those affected by this disaster. In addition to the agency’s local efforts, the American Red Cross is continuing to send money, supplies and staff to Haiti to support relief efforts there since the earthquake, which caused catastrophic damage and loss of life. Because of the generosity of donors, people in Haiti will receive more than immediate relief  they will receive resources, support and training from the Red Cross that will help them recover and rebuild in the years ahead. For more information or to make a donation, visit the website www.redcross.org

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For more information on Valley Forge, visit the website www.valleyforge.com . Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc. is a 30 year old family owned and operated company and the world’s largest supplier of decorative textiles for the hospitality industry. Contact: Ken Koneck @ Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc. 800.223.7979 ext 132 or kkoneck@valleyforge.com