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Send a Net - Save a Life!
America's response was incredible. Within a few months, 1 million dollars were raised. This led to the creation of the "Nothing But Nets" campaign.
A child dies from malaria every 30 seconds, killing more than one million children a year. A $10 dollar insecticide treated bed net can save a family and prevent the further spread of Malaria.
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What is Malaria?
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Man Holding Other Man Sick with Malaria, Ethiopia Art Photographic Poster Print by Michael Coyne, 16x12
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Mosquito Net
Category: File - :Mosquito Netting.jpg|thumb|Ceiling hung mosquito netting.
Category: File - :Mosquitonet149.jpg|thumb|Frame hung mosquito netting.
Category: File - :Mosquito net.jpg|thumb|Tent made of mosquito netting.
Category: File - :Window with insect screen.JPG|thumb|Window with mosquito netting.
A mosquito net offers protection against mosquitos, flies, and other insects, and thus against diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, and various forms of encephalitis, including the West Nile virus, if used properly and especially if treated with an insecticide, which can double effectiveness. Its fine, see-through, mesh construction stops many insects from biting and disturbing the person using the net. The mesh is fine enough to exclude these insects, but it does not completely impede the flow of air.
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Malaria No More
Malaria No More is a nonprofit organization determined to end malaria deaths in Africa by 2015. It aims to leverage awareness campaigns to engage the world, global advocacy to rally leadership and strategic investments to accelerate progress. Malaria No More is known for its participation in the Idol Gives Back charity specials hosted by American Idol in 2007, 2008 and upcoming in 2010;http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/1931/ its partnership with sports teams including FC Barcelonahttp://www.malarianomore.org/news/features/fc_barcelona_supports_malaria_no_more/ and Patrón Highcroft Rac...
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Save a Life...For $10!
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Every 30 seconds a child dies from Malaria. Malaria is an infectious disease characterized by cycles of chills, fever, and sweating, caused by a protozoan of the genus Plasmodium in red blood cells, which is transmitted to humans by the bite of an in...
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- kReAtiV kReAtiV Dec 21, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
- Nothing but nets definitely has helped fight malaria in Africa. Great lens. Thanks for sharing.
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- homebasedangell homebasedangell Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:49 pm
- Great cause - well written!
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- gods_grace_notes gods_grace_notes May 23, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
- Beautiful story... thanks for sharing this great project!
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- lisadh lisadh Apr 24, 2009 @ 3:33 pm
- Great information on an important topic. It's tragic that so many people die of malaria when mosquito nets are so cheap. And food for Ashton Kutcher for bringing so much attention to this cause!
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- Janusz Janusz Apr 22, 2009 @ 10:33 am
- A BIG Squid Angel Blessing for this worthy cause!! :)
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