Looking for an inexpensive way to make a BIG difference?
Let me introduce you to Nothing But Nets as explained on their website:
Malaria is a disease caused by the blood parasite Plasmodium, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. Infected humans experience flu-like symptoms that can result in coma and death. Malaria infects more than 500 million people a year and kills more than a million— one person dies about every 30 seconds. The disease is particularly devastating in Africa, where it is a leading killer of children. In addition to being home to the deadliest strain of malaria and the mosquito best equipped to transmit the disease, many areas in Africa lack the proper infrastructure and resources to fight back.
How can you help?
For just $10, we can purchase a bed net, deliver it to a family, and explain its use. Bed nets work by creating a protective barrier against mosquitoes at night, when the vast majority of transmissions occur. A family of four can sleep under an insecticide-treated bed net, safe from malaria, for up to four years. The benefits of bed nets extend even further than the family. When enough nets are used, the insecticide used to deter mosquitoes makes entire communities safer—including even those individuals who do not have nets.
Please join Try Change in spreading the word about this inexpensive way to fight back the dreaded disease of Malaria. Visit nothingbutnets.net, make a $10.00 contribution and save a life!
Vince
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2 comments:
What a small world...this is the same organization that all of our Vacation Bible School collection went to. We donated almost $2,000. It is a great organization to support!
This really does sound like a great organization. I will look into this further.
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