Virginia Liles, chapter chairperson, Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, said: "They thank Kimberly-Clark for their quick response in providing aid to those in such need in Alabama and in the region. This contribution represents the latest support the company has provided to the Red Cross as it serves the victims of disasters."
"AmeriCares thanks Kimberly-Clark, as a valued partner, for its generous donations and for stepping forward immediately to assist with this relief effort," said Randy Weiss, manager of corporate relations at AmeriCares. "The products supplied will fulfill an instant need to survivors of the hurricane."
In addition, Kimberly-Clark, through its Foundation, will match dollar-for-dollar all employee contributions made to qualified disaster relief agencies.
The company has heard from all of its employees in Mobile and the surrounding areas and is thankful that there were no reports of injury or loss of life. The Mobile mill did not sustain any structural damage, and some operations were restarted on Wednesday of this week.
Personal care products information provider Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people--nearly a quarter of the world's population--trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in more than 80 countries.
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