Hello Kitty Helps Japan

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The world's most popular feline has a heart of gold: as part of the Day of Donations, Sanrio.com and participating Sanrio stores will donate all net proceeds to the American Red Cross to benefit Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami relief efforts. We know things are tough all over, everywhere, for everyone right now, but kudos to them for putting together such a generous program. And kudus to you, too -- there's never been a better time to stock up on Hello Kitty, Baby Milo, or our fave, Badtz Maru. Do it for the children, literally! [Sanrio, Racked Inbox]