WhatGives!? Do Something Good…

…but today, Jim Turner (@genuine on Twitter) is more like Iron Man.  As of right now, he’s about 15 hours in to a 24 hour internet-radio telethon to raise money for Haiti relief efforts.  Why is he doing it?  Because he can.  Jim wants to help those suffering in Haiti, and as he says on his blog, this is the best way for him to contribute.  So Jim has launched the Haiti Assistance Relief Telethon (using hashtag #HART on Twitter), and many are joining him in the effort.

Jim’s been joined guests from Spain to Hawaii; by social media experts, bloggers, non-profit organizers, and missionaries on the ground in Haiti.  Listen in if you get a chance at wsRadio.  You’ll be inspired by Jim and his guests and their outpouring of compassion.

You can also call in and join on air at 1-888-327-0061. If you do you’ll be in great company – @pistachio, @christinelu, @neenz and many other of Twitter’s most popular folks are showing their support and joining the #HART effort.

What’s going on with this telethon? it’s pretty simple:

From 6:00pm PST January 17th to 6:00pm January 19th, a 24-hour, social media driven campaign to raise funds for Haiti will begin on wsRadio.com.  Co-sponsored by One by One Media, Causemedia Group, and wsRadio, the Haitian Assistance Relief Telethon will be feature host Jim Turner (One by One) and a non-stop guest list featuring influencers from across the Social Media spectrum.  This grass roots campaign aims to raise awareness of the current and future needs of the people of Haiti as well as encourage listeners/viewers to donate to one of three specified Haiti Relief organizations:

Architecture for Humanity

Concern Worldwide

Save the Children

Show listeners are encouraged to support these organizations by donating through PayPal, which will be waiving transaction fees for these three charities.

People can call in to chat with Jim or ask questions of guests by calling 1-888-327-0061 People on Twitter can follow Jim at @Genuine and spread the word by including #HART in their own tweets.

Updates will also be appearing regularly throughout the 24-hour program on the website: www.whatgives.com/haiti

Most importantly though, as Jim will tell you – you can help by giving.  We’ve posted donation widgets for the three charities supported by the telethon.  Take the opportunity to do something good.  Then tell people about it.  Then do it again.

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