Ideas in Action

We have been inspired by the creativity and generosity of our supporters. Read stories of how people of all ages have stepped up to make a difference in the fight against malaria.

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Third Graders Pie Principal in the Face for Malaria

Students of Cornerstone Schools dedicated a week to raising awareness for malaria with educational activities focused on malaria and a friendly competition between classes to see which homerooms could raise the most money to fight malaria. The prize? A chance to serve their principal a slice of humble pie... in the face!
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A Selfless Birthday Wish

Eighth Grader Rachel Vear had only one request for her 14th birthday... bed nets! When the young Vermont native learned about the devastating impact of malaria in Africa and how affordable the mosquito nets were she didn't hesitate to act.
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Squeezing Out Some Fresh Ideas!

In June 2008, Natalie, Emily, and Abby set up a lemonade stand and sold lemonade and cookies to fight malaria.
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Senior Project: Save Lives!

Utilizing a power-point presentation of her own making, informational display boards, photos, and music; Winkler educated students and parents about malaria, while raising funds for Malaria No More.
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Melinda's Backups: Leading the Race Against Malaria

On World Malaria Day (April 25th), Melinda's Backups, a community of fans of American Idol Melinda Doolittle, will once again took to the streets to support the malaria fight with the Country Music Marathon
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Allyson Brown: Stayin' Alive Founder

Her first dance in 2006 raised over $1,600 and helped inspire her to partner with Malaria No More on a national campaign to engage students, entitled Stayin' Alive.
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Get on the Bandwagon!

Get on the Bandwagon! On April 18th, Brooke's Bandwagon, the official fan club of American Idol finalist Brooke White, presented "Change The World 2009", a talent show to benefit Malaria No More.The event featured Paris Bennett from American Idol, Twitch (Stephen Boss) from So You Think You Can Dance, Allison Holker from High School Musical, and Leisha Gust, Mrs Minnesota International '08. Each ticket sold went to help Malaria No More purchase a life-saving mosquito net.
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cyclist Raises $3000 to Fight Malaria

cyclist Marco Izzi
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Babies Saving Babies

Mary Curley started The Baby NETwork, a grassroots campaign aimed at educating people about malaria and allowing them to donate bed nets on behalf of the children in their lives
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Notre Dame Community Gives 1000 Children the Gift of Life

The University of Notre Dame's Millennium Development Goals Task Force, led by four sophomores and with the backing of their professors raised over $10,000 from students and faculty.
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Roman Conquers Malaria

For his 8th birthday, Roman asked friends and family to give him money to donate to Malaria No More, instead of giving him gifts of toys that he didn’t need.
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