January 8, 2005

Spanish Tsunami SMS Campaign raises $5.9 million in 2 days

Spanish TV station Antena 3 (http://www.antena3.com) has raised 5.000.000 SMS that equals to 4.500.000 euros ($5.9 million) in just 2 days.

Their partners are Cruz Roja (Red Cross) and the mobile carriers Vodafone, Telefonica Movistar and Amena. Each Premium SMS costs 0,90 euro (+VAT) ($1.17) and the whole amount goes to the Tsunami Relief. Thanks Roberto!

Related:

-- Roundup of tsunami relief SMS fund raising campaigns around the world

-- Links to all Tsunami/cell phone stories posted in Textually.org.

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