Today, the United Nations Foundation announced that “American Idol” viewers, with the help of Season 8 Winner Kris Allen, raised over $250,000 for the people of Haiti.

During the Top 24 results show on February 25th, “Idol” aired footage of Kris’ trip to the earthquake ravaged country and Kris performed The Beatles’ “Let It Be.” The performance was then put on iTunes and all proceeds went to the UN’s recovery efforts. The money raised will be used to purchase energy efficient street lights and pregnancy health kits that will help thousands of Haitian women and young girls who reside in temporary camps.

“Throughout my entire life, I have volunteered as much time as possible to help those in need,” said Allen. “Getting involved with the UN’s relief efforts in Haiti gave me a chance to give back on a large scale. I can’t thank my fans enough for supporting such a worthy cause.”

Source: ainow.org