London: Glamorous and enterprising Indian-
origin British journalist Inderdeep Bains has offered a date
with herself as a prize to help raise money for victims of the
Haiti earthquake.
A chief reporter at the Slough and Windsor Observer,
Bains, 26, agreed to being the top prize for the charity
drive, with the proviso that male readers donate a minimum of
20 pounds each.
The innovative idea has caught the imagination of many
people, and she has nearly achieved the target set.
The funds collected will be handed over to the Disasters
Emergency Committee.
On her charity page she wrote: "Like many people I have
been touched by new reports covering Haiti, which is facing a
natural disaster of unprecedented proportion".
She added: "I hope people in Slough and Windsor will dig
deep into their pockets to help us raise as much money as
possible".
The winner will be chosen at random. The newspaper said
both men and women were allowed to enter.
The winner will wine and dine with Bains over a three
course meal at a luxury hotel.
PTI
