Mobile Giving Foundation Supports Chile Earthquake Relief - Expands Into Canada

SEATTLE, March 1 /PRNewswire/ --

    
    
    
    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