October 30, 2007
US reporter sends 21,000 texts in a week; wins $5k
Earlier this month CBS4's entertainment reporter Lisa Petrillo accepted a challenge from phone giant Sprint who was trying to find the "Biggest Texter" in South Florida. The winner would receive a check for $5-thousand for their favorite cause. cbs4.com reports.
... "I texted at work, I texted at play, I texted when I was exercising, doing homework with my daughter, and even cooking dinner," said Petrillo. "Seven days and nights of texting, I wasn't alone, lots of people texted me back, I had a huge support system from viewers, friends, and my colleagues at CBS4."
Over the week period, Petrillo sent and received more than 21-thousand text messages to take first place. Tuesday, Sprint awarded Neighbors 4 Neighbors (Petrillo's favorite cause) a check for $5-thousand thanks to Petrillo's big win."
[via SMS Text News]
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