[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-offers-text-to-give-in-aftermath-of-the-las-vegas#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile Offers Text-to-Give in Aftermath of the Las Vegas Shooting October 05, 2017 ![](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2002/03/article-default.desktop-500x325.jpg) 1 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn __Bellevue, Washington – October 4, 2017__ – T‑Mobile is making text-to-give available to help customers make charitable donations in the aftermath of the October 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas. “I’m heartbroken and appalled at what happened in Las Vegas,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T‑Mobile. “My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved and affected.” T‑Mobile customers can help those impacted by the shooting in the following ways: - Text “VEGAS” to 20222 to make a $10 donation to the [National Compassion Fund](https://nationalcompassionfund.org/). - Text “VEGAS” to 50555 to make a $10 donation to the [University Medical Center Foundation (UMFC)](https://www.umcsn.com/Foundation/Home.aspx). The one-time donations will show up on their next T‑Mobile bill. Messaging and data rates may apply for customers who aren’t with T‑Mobile. For more Information on text-to-give terms and conditions, click [here](http://www.mobilegiving.org/terms-and-conditions/). __Media Contact__ T‑Mobile US Media Relations [MediaRelations@t‑mobile.com](mailto:MediaRelations@t-mobile.com) Tags[Consumer](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/consumer)[Giving Back](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/giving-back) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [![T-Mobile Supporting First Responders During Wildfires](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/05/Station-23-4_Hero_T-MobileSatCOLT-500x250.jpg) \ CommunityPress Release \ __Before, During and After: How T‑Mobile Shows Up for First Responders and Communities Across America at Every Stage__ \ May 19, 2026|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-t-mobile-shows-up-for-first-responders-across-america) [![T-Mobile drones and drone operation center, 2026](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/05/TMobileDrones2026_Hero-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __Every Second Counts: T‑Mobile Advances a Stronger, Smarter, More Resilient Network for Americans__  \ May 05, 2026|10 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-advances-stronger-smarter-network-for-americans) [![T-Mobile T-Priority](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/02/3c2a0e1d-1fd4-42bc-a76b-e644d36bc1cb-e1771625284360-500x250.jpg) \ CommunityStory \ __Built for the Storm: How a Former Fire and Police Chief Helps T‑Mobile Support First Responders__  \ February 24, 2026|9 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/a-former-fire-and-police-chief-helps-t-mobile-support-first-responders) [![T-Mobile Puts 5G Innovation in the Driver’s Seat at FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/11/1200-x-675-Twitter-500x250.png) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Puts 5G Innovation in the Driver’s Seat at FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX__ \ November 13, 2025|9 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-puts-5g-innovation-in-the-drivers-seat-at-lvgp)