SEATTLE, March 1
What: A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and plunging trucks into the fractured earth. The region and surrounding areas continue to experience aftershocks and the devastation continues to unfold as rescuers work to save as many as possible. By texting a keyword to a designated short code via a mobile phone, a micro-donation of $5 or $10 can be made to aid the people affected by this tragedy. 100% of your donation goes to the recipient charity, and the donation appears as a charge on your carrier bill, standard rates may apply. Who: There are several organizations that are responding to this urgent need with mobile-giving efforts, including the following: Text the word "CHILE" to 20222 to donate $10 On behalf of World Vision Text the word "CHILE" to 52000 to donate $10 On behalf of the Salvation Army Text the word "CHILE" to 45678 to donate $5 (In Canada Only in English) On behalf of UNICEF Canada Text the word "CHILI" to 45678 to donate $5 (In Canada Only in French) On behalf of UNICEF Canada Text the word "SAVE" to 20222 to donate $10 On behalf of Save the Children Federation, Inc. Text the word "CHILE" to 85944 to donate $10 On behalf of International Medical Corp. Text the word "4CHILE" to 50555 to donate $10 On behalf of Convoy of Hope Text the word "CHILE" to 50555 to donate $10 On behalf of Friends of the World Program Text the word "REBUILD" to 50555 to donate $10 On behalf of Friends of the Operation USA AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless are providing free text messages in support of this effort. For more information on these various campaigns, a list of approved Application Service Providers and how mobile giving works, visit www.mobilegiving.org. Jim Manis, CEO and Chairman of the Mobile Giving Foundation, is available for questions and comments regarding mobile giving. When: Please contribute now. Contact: Ginny Edwards or Daniel Rhodes Global Results Comms, (GRC) +1 (949) 306 6476 [email protected]
SOURCE Mobile Giving Foundation
