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John Yeager, Western U.S.
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Laura Blank, Eastern U.S.
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Myrna Gutierrez, S. California
626.305.7850 (o), 323.377.2432 (c)

Gardi Wilks, Central U.S.
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Floods swept through western Washington in January 2009, destroying many homes and roads. © 2009 Laura Reinhardt/World Vision
Floods swept through western Washington in January 2009, destroying many homes and roads. © 2009 Laura Reinhardt/World Vision

World Vision staff and volunteers pack up personal hygiene kits to send to Hurricane Ike survivors. © 2008 Laura Reinhardt/World Vision
World Vision staff and volunteers pack up personal hygiene kits to send to Hurricane Ike survivors. © 2008 Laura Reinhardt/World Vision

In Seattle alone, World Vision distributed more than 950 backpacks to students in August 2008. © 2008 Laura Reinhardt/World Vision
In Seattle alone, World Vision distributed more than 950 backpacks to students in August 2008. © 2008 Laura Reinhardt/World Vision



Media Contacts

Steve Panton
Executive Director
202.492.6556 (c)
John Yeager
Sr. News Director
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Rachel Wolff
International News
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Karen Kartes
Stories in the U.S.
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Cynthia Colin
Corporate Communications
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202.436.1266 (c)
Dean Owen
Executive Communications
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