--When Disaster Strikes, Text 2HELP --------------------------------- Date: 9/15/2006 5:52 AM Link: http://www.textually.org%2ftextually%2farchives%2f2006%2f09% 2f013561.htm&f=6803&e=16583752
The Wireless Foundation, participating wireless carriers, and the Amercan Red Cross today announced their official partnership to provide Text 2HELP, an initiative which enables wireless customers to text message a monetary donation to the Red Cross to support its relief efforts in the event of a large-scale disaster. In the event of a major disaster (such as Hurricanes Katrina or Wilma) the American Red Cross will collaborate with the CTIA to activate the Text 2HELP initiative. At that time, subscribers of participating wireless carriers can send a text message to "2HELP" (24357) containing the word "HELP." A $5 tax-deductible donation will be made to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts . Donations will appear on customers' monthly bills or be debited from prepaid account balances. [Press Release] Click here for many more examples of fund raising by SMS --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ TELECOM-CITIES Current searchable archives (Feb. 1, 2006 to present) at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Old searchble archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
