Help Japan Earthquake, Tsunami Victims with your Phone

The photos and video from Japan of the devastating earthquake and tsunamis, and their aftermath, are both riveting and heart-stopping.  The massive humanitarian aid campaign already is underway, and you can help.  Use your phone to text in a$10 donation to a legitimate, experienced  charity.  Most service providers do not charge for texting donations to major charities.  Your $10 donation will appear on your next bill.

• Save the Children Federation —Text “JAPAN” or “TSUNAMI” to 20222 to donate $10
• American Red Cross —Text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to donate $10.  You can also donate $10 or more on the secure Red Cross website
• Salvation Army —Text “JAPAN” to 80888 to donate $10
• World Vision –Text “4JAPAN” or “4TSUNAMI” to 20222 to donate $10
• Mercy Corps —Text “MERCY” to 25283 to donate $10
• Assist International Medical Corps — Text “MED” to 80888 to donate $10

In Canada:

• Text “ASIA” or “ASIE“ to 30333 to donate $5 to The Canadian Red Cross Society
• Text “QUAKE” to 45678 to donate $10 to The Salvation Army in Canada
• Text “GIVE” to 45678 to donate $5 to UNICEF

According to Crain’s New York Business, sext donations played an important fund-raising role following last year’s earthquake in Haiti, helping raise millions.

Make you donation count.  Be sure to give only to legitimate charities.  Please read my article on Yahoo: Tips to Avoid Charity Scams and Frauds