Tiger Woods to donate 3 Million Dollars for Haitian Support

Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods is set to rescue his good name by donating $3 million to Wyclef Jean‘s Yele foundation in an effort to create a mobile hospital in Haiti, according to rap mogul Russell Simmons. The Def Jam co-founder tells the New York Daily News Woods is considering the weighty donation that would help send doctors and supplies to Haiti to deal with the aftermath of a 7.3 earthquake which hit the nation on Tuesday, January 12.

The scandal-hit golfer is planning a donation to dispatch a cargo plane with a mobile hospital to Haiti. The rap icon says, “Tiger Woods is working on sending a mobile hospital with 50 EMTs to go set up a triage.” Simmons has called on all celebrities to join the relief effort.  “Tiger Woods is doing something AMAZING!!!! I heard [he's] donating to send a cargo plane with a mobile hospital out there. Keep ur prayers high!” Usmagazine quoted Simmons as saying on his Twitter page.

According to New York Daily News, Woods’ donation – which would total 3 million dollars – would include having “50 EMTs to go set up a triage.

Simmons said, “I am just asking for his heart and his band. Just to meet the needs of the people.”

However, Woods’ rep have not confirmed Simmons’ claim.

Woods is believed to be in hiding in South Africa after taking a hiatus following allegations he cheated on his wife Elin Nordegren with a string of mistresses