March 25th, 2010 @ admin

Come out and take part in the JCB’s Backhoe Across America charity drive kickoff on Friday, March 26 in the 18^th Street Parking Lot on Tybee Island at 9:30 a.m. In response to the ongoing needs in Haiti, JCB, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction equipment, is starting its Backhoe Across America charity drive, a national initiative in partnership with the American Red Cross.

The cross-country campaign features a JCB 3CX backhoe loader, which will travel from Georgia to California to help raise the still-needed funds that will be critical to Haiti’s long-term rebuilding efforts. With a fundraising goal of $1 million, JCB will donate all money raised during the 26-day road trip directly to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund. Those who wish to make a donation to the Backhoe Across America charity drive can either visit one of the 11 route stops or go to www.JCBforHaiti.com. For more information, please call 912.447.2033.