from Harness Racing Communications, a division of the USTA

Freehold, NJ — Earle Mack, a major Thoroughbred owner, philanthropist and former diplomat, has bankrolled an airlift of U.S. surgeons and surgical assistants to earthquake devastated Haiti and he is actively seeking to send more, according to a report on www.bloodhorse.com.

Mack chartered a plane and left for Haiti on Jan. 17 with five surgeons, two surgical assistants and 1,000 pounds of antibiotics. A second flight, funded entirely by Mack, is leaving the U.S. on Jan. 20 and more flights will follow as needed, he says. Mack will ensure that all are returned to the U.S. as well.

Mack is not seeking funds to help in the effort, he is seeking volunteer surgeons, especially trauma surgeons, and antibiotics. Anyone who can assist Mack in this effort is asked to contact him at mackfinland@aol.com.

Here is the link to the entire story on the Blood-Horse magazine Web site.