NEW YORK, NY (May 7, 2007) – Through its association with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the Flying Fish Project, which began as an initiative to help children in Barbados, has now spread its efforts to the wider Caribbean and has recently delivered 75,000 pounds of resources to Haiti.

“CTO applauds the efforts of the Flying Fish Project and is excited to assist the organization in expanding its capabilities to reach all the nations of the Caribbean,” said Hugh Riley, CTO’s director of marketing for the Americas.   
The most recent donation (75,000 pounds) was delivered to two orphanages, two schools and a health clinic supported by the Christian Haitian Outreach in Haiti.  Following on its success in Barbados, Haiti is the Flying Fish Project’s second beneficiary country assuring others are earmarked for aid.  The shipment to Haiti included clothing and shoes for adults and children, toys, household items, medical equipment, hygiene products and more than 60,000 pounds of baby formula and food.

CTO has pledged to continue working with the Flying Fish Project to identify needs within the Caribbean and to facilitate the process of meeting those needs through the work of the Flying Fish Project.

The project, initially started by Kyle Corkum and his wife, originated from a magazine promotion entitled “Love is in the Air.”  After winning a wedding and honeymoon trip to Barbados through this promotion, the Corkums literally fell in love with the Caribbean and have worked ever since to supply as many Caribbean islanders as possible with the kindness and generosity the couple received during their stay.

“This is a prime example of the linkages forged by tourism,” said Riley.

 “An initiative that began entirely as a tourism promotion has evolved into a major act of generosity,” he added.