Relief Beads: A Statement to Support Darfur

LOS ANGELES, April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Relief Beads for Darfur is a
grassroots-campaign raising money and awareness for Relief International's
humanitarian efforts in Darfur. Relief Beads for Darfur are handmade African
bracelets that have become a national sensation. Thousands of people across
the country are making a statement to support Darfur with their Relief Beads.

Relief International is one of the last prominent NGOs operating in Darfur
because the Sudanese President Bashir expelled thirteen NGOs from Darfur in
March 2009. Relief International's programs in Darfur are essential for the
reason that they affect countless refugees. Visit www.ri.org to learn more
about Relief International's programs operating in Darfur.

Funds raised by Relief Beads have built the only women's development center in
Darfur. Relief Beads also support centers to treat malnourished children,
medical attention, and medical clinics. Every Relief Beads bracelet truly
makes a difference for the women and children in Darfur:

-- 1 Relief Beads bracelet provides two months of education for a child
-- 5 Relief Beads bracelets save the life of a malnourished child
-- 8 Relief Beads bracelets supply essential medicine for 100 refugees
-- 25 Relief Beads bracelets provide healthcare for 100 conflict-affected
refugees

Relief Beads are bracelets handmade from sand by tribes in Africa and are
currently being assembled by refugees in Darfur. Relief Beads were designed
to be a fashion statement and worn by everyone. Many celebrities have
supported the cause, including Marcia Cross, Jessica Biel, Will Smith, Patrick
Dempsey, and the cast of Disney's High School Musical, to name a few. Even
President Obama's envoy to Darfur, Scott Gration, has been spotted wearing his
Relief Beads.

Relief Beads are $10 and available at www.reliefbeads.org and hundreds of
stores across the country.

Photos and additional press materials available.

SOURCE Relief Beads

Brett Taylor of Relief Beads, +1-310-467-9455, brett@reliefbeads.org