Verizon Wireless users can donate by text message

November 4th, 2005

Verizon Wireless has teamed with CARE, a humanitarian organization, and is inviting customers to dial in donations.

Specifically, post-pay customers with phones capable of text messaging can contribute by dialing 4CARE (42273) and text message the keyword "gift."

Users will receive a reply message asking them to confirm a donation to CARE for $5. Customers will press the 9 key on their phone, corresponding to "Y" for "yes" and send that message.

The entire amount of each donation will be provided to CARE, to be used toward its earthquake and tsunami relief and recovery efforts.

Customers wishing to donate more than once can send up to four additional text messages to 4CARE, for a total contribution of $25.

Standard text messaging rates apply but Verizon will donate the fees to CARE as well. The message fees and donation will appear on the customer's next monthly bill.