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02/07/10
The phone buzzed. He opened the message. He texted 'HAITI' to 90999. He immediately received another text asking him to confirm the donation. He texted 'yes" and was done. No more than 30 seconds, and my husband had donated $10 to American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund. He didn't provide a credit card number or an address. It was very easy. Where did the $10 go, we wondered, and is this the most effective way for us to give? Find Us On Facebook
The devastation in Haiti caused by the earthquake three weeks ago is incomprehensible. It is difficult to know how to react - to channel your urge to help. The text message...
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