“When all it takes is a text, laziness is no longer an excuse to not help others.” That was what I tweeted last night and it bears repeating. After the devastating earthquake in Haiti, all it takes to donate $10 to the Red Cross for disaster relief is a text message.

Simply text “Haiti” to 90999 and $10 will be added to your phone bill. It will go to the Red Cross’ efforts in Haiti and you won’t even have to find your wallet.

For you lazy yet thoughtful Canucks, text “Haiti” to 45678 to donate $5 to the Salvation Army Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief fund. Like the Red Cross’ program, the money will be added to your phone bill.

After you send the text, you will be asked to confirm your donation. You will then receive a confirmation that it has been received. It’s really that easy.

Lest you think that texting is a futile endeavor, the Red Cross’ text to help program has already raised more than ONE MILLION DOLLARS for Haiti relief efforts.

So, get to texting! It’ll be the best use of your thumbs all day.

Update: Text donations to the Red Cross have surpassed THREE MILLION DOLLARS. Keep at it!