May 30, 2008

Sichuan Earthquake - SMS donations

Hong Kong's Wireless Technology Industry Association has come up with a creative way to donate fund to the Sichuan Earthquake by merely sending an SMS. Below is an exact copy of the posting on their newly launched blog (aren't they up with the times!).

The donation time runs from 12:00 noon on Sunday 1st June to midnight on Sunday 8th June 2008.



100% of your donations will be distributed to the following Charity Organizations:

- 聯合國兒童基金會 United Nations Children’s Fund (unicef)
- 樂施會 Oxfam
- 救世軍 Salvation Army
- 紅十字會 Red Cross
- 世界宣明會 World Vision
- 福幼 Caring for Children Foundation

SMS短訊捐款

2008年6月1日中午十二時正至6月8日晚上十二時正,每發送一個空白短訊或慰問短訊到508508,即可捐款$25至「演藝界512關愛行動」作四川地震賑災用途。有關捐款將於閣下流動電話費單或儲值咭扣除。

參與短訊捐款之流動網絡供應商: 1010, One2Free & New World Mobility, 3 Hong Kong, PCCW mobile, PEOPLES, SmarTone-Vodafone
短訊平台支援: Telewide Enterprises Limited
支援機構﹕香港無線科技商會(WTIA)

* 參與機構豁免有關收費

SMS Donation

From 1st June 2008 12:00 noon to 8th June 2008 24:00 (end of the day), mobile subscribers can send a blank SMS or supportive message to the designated number “508508” to donate HK$25 to “512 Artistes Fund Raising Campaign” to help the Sichuan earthquake victims. Donations will be deducted from your next monthly bill or from your pre-paid card balance.

Participating Mobile Network Operators: 1010, One2Free & New World Mobility, 3 Hong Kong, PCCW mobile, PEOPLES, SmarTone-Vodafone
SMS Platform Support: Telewide Enterprises Limited
Coordinating Organization: Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA)

* Participating parties will waive all the relevant charges

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