Wednesday, April 22, 2009

WORLD MALARIA DAY


Please join PHR for a breakfast to learn about the international health burden of malaria and help provide a life-saving bed net for only $10.

This Friday, April 24th from 8:15-9am, PH 17-201.

Suggested donation: $10 (all proceeds go to NothingButNets)

Last year we collected $160...help us beat that record this year!!

Each year, malaria afflicts approximately half a BILLION people.
Malaria kills more than a million people per year; 90% of those who die are African children.
Every 30 seconds in Africa, a child dies of malaria.
Malaria illness and death cost Africa about $12 billion per year -- this disease is keeping countries poor.
For only $10, we can purchase a bed net, deliver it to a family, and explain its use.  These nets are large enough to fit a family of four and last for up to four years.

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