As the eleven nations devastated by the Tsunami begin the arduous process of rebuilding, they will rely heavily on the kindness of people around the world. Outdoor Industry Association is pleased to report that as part of that kindness, to date, we know of 85 companies from the industry that have pledged at least $1.4 million in cash, product, and staff donations to the relief effort.
Outdoor Industry Association would like to recognize the generosity of the following companies:
- Alps Mountaineering
- American Alpine Institute
- Backbone Media
- Backpacker’s Pantry
- Black Diamond
- Cascade Designs
- Catalyst Communication
- Chaco USA
- Chris Goddard PR
- Concept Designs
- ConceptIII
- Cyclops
- Eagle Creek
- Ellen Brown
- EMS
- Equinox, Ltd.
- essentialgear
- Harrison Walls & Associates
- Hi-Tec Sports USA
- Ingrid Niehaus PR
- Jansport
- John Hereford / Rescue Technology Inc. (Tracker DTS)
- Katadyn North America
- Kayak Sport
- KCPR
- Keen Footwear
- Kristen Carpenter PR
- Kwik Tek Inc.
- Le TRAVEL STORE
- Lisa Winston/Peak Exposure
- Marmot
- Mickie’s Place Outdoor Gear
- Midwest Mountaineering
- Momentum Media
- Moving Comfort
- National Outdoor Leadership School
- National Park Foundation
- Nester Hosiery, Inc.
- Nike
- No Rinse Laboratories LLC
- Optic Nerve
- Oregon Freeze Dry
- Orvis
- Osprey
- Outdoor Industry Association
- Outdoor Research
- Outdoor Retailer
- PacOutdoor
- Patagonia
- Pearl Izumi
- Pellican
- Peregrine Outfitters Inc.
- Petzl
- Prana
- Princeton Tec
- Q Lighting Inc
- REI
- Sierra Designs/Ultimate Direction
- Sport Chalet
- Sportif USA
- Stansport
- Stone Gardens, The Climbers Gym
- Sunday Afternoons
- Tabar Inc.
- Tent & Trails
- The North Face
- The Whiting Group
- Tonic PR
- Trak Sports USA
- W L Gore & Associates
- Werner Paddles
- Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC
Since the relief efforts will be an integral part of rebuilding these communities, our friends at AmeriCares anticipate need for help from our industry will continue well into the future. As a result, many companies that have pledged support have yet to make a donation, since the need for their products has not arisen yet. We expect that as those needs arise, the total value of outdoor industry efforts will increase significantly.
AmeriCares is continuing to send daily flights to the disaster area, and they anticipate a need for tents, shelters, and tarps in the near future. If you or your company would like to participate in the relief efforts, you can contact Randy Weiss at Americares at disasterrelief@outdoorindustry.org or by calling (203) 658-9527. Outdoor Industry Association is planning on hosting a donation center for goods at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City at the end of the month.
Outdoor Industry Association will continue to publish updated equipment needs throughout the relief effort, as well as maintaining a list of all participating companies on http://www.outdoorindustry.org/. Please join us in this important work and contact Mike Lee at OIA if you have any questions 303.444.3353.
