American Red Cross volunteers have been deployed to the hardest hit areas of Katrina’s destruction, supplying hundreds of
thousands victims left homeless with critical necessities. By making a financial gift to Hurricane 2005 Relief, the Red
Cross can provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need.
Hobie Buppert is the Founder and CEO of Bawls, a high-caffiene soft drink. He was present at Slamdance 2005 to sponsor the "Big C", an independent game competition. This is a first for Slamdance, having independent gamers represented at a film festival. This is also a first for Hobie; he normally sponsors electronic gaming festivals.