Just prior to the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, a PROJECT C.U.R.E. container full of medical supplies and equipment was approaching port, awaiting delivery to its final destination in Léogâne. Various supplies in the container will be instrumental with disaster relief, including gloves, dressings and suture kits, syringes, and an anesthesia machine. However, following closure of the port, the steam ship transporting the container has been diverted.

It is estimated that as many as three million people may have been affected by the quake, and the death toll may reach into the thousands. Haitians, most of whom already live on less than $2 a day, have to contend with the strongest earthquake the region has seen in more than 200 years.

Newmont Mining Corporation has committed to sponsor PROJECT C.U.R.E.'s delivery of two disaster-relief containers. Employees will volunteer to load the containers, which will hold bandages and dressings, syringes, some anesthesia supplies, crutches, and other supplies helpful for emergency situations.

Your donations will help PROJECT C.U.R.E. deliver much-needed medical relief to Haiti. PROJECT C.U.R.E. is currently working to organize collections of supplies and equipment at various locations in its four distribution center cities - Denver, Phoenix, Nashville, and Houston. A list of requested items is below.

You can also donate online to help fund the delivery of supplies to people in need in Haiti. Donate now. Select "2010 Haiti Earthquake Relief" from the fund designation menu or type in "Haiti" in the fund designation text box.

• Band-Aids
• Gauze
• Medical tape
• Baby bottles and baby equipment
• Baby diapers and wipes
• Disinfectant and other skin-cleaning products