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STATEMENT: SEPTEMBER 2 NBC-UNIVERSAL TELETHON
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National Headquarters
2025 E Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
www.redcross.org
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Contact: American Red Cross
Title: Disaster Public Affairs
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WASHINGTON, Friday, September 02, 2005 — The American Red Cross is incredibly grateful for the support we’re receiving in the wake of the catastrophic events caused by Hurricane Katrina. We want to acknowledge the ongoing support of NBC-Universal, which aired a telethon tonight on behalf of the victims of this tragedy.
During the telecast, a controversial comment was made by one of the celebrities. We would like the American public to know that our support is unwavering, regardless of political circumstances. We are a neutral and impartial organization, and support disaster victims across the country regardless of race, class, color or creed. We cannot, and we do not endorse any comments of a political nature.
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