http://www.malarianomore.org/index.php/tools/blocks/page_list/rss?bID=150&cID=61&arHandle=Main Malaria No More Press Releases http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/mnm_and_mnm_uk_partner_in_first_joint_investment/ Malaria No More and MNM UK announced their first joint investment in Africa, extending the organization’s work in Botswana to reach universal coverage. The investment will work to ensure consistent use of mosquito nets to help families protect themselves and their children from malaria and explore new, innovative ways of tracking malaria cases. The joint investment follows a pilot project in early 2009 by Malaria No More. .... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:29:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/gary_ginsberg_and_john_damonti_join_malaria_no_m/ Gary Ginsberg, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs at News Corporation, and John Damonti, President of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, joined the Board of Directors at Malaria No More in support of the non-profit organization’s mission of ending malaria deaths in Africa by 2015..... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:51:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/__idol_gives_back__returns_as_part_of__american_/ American Idol announced that "Idol Gives Back" will return in 2010. Along with four other charities, Malaria No More has been chosen as a beneficiary for this year's special event. "Idol Gives Back" will air on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. .... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:00:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_announces_jeff_smith_as_chief_ma/ Jeff Smith joins Malaria No More as the new CMO, bringing marketing-savvy and an entrepreneurial spirit to the MNM team..... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:21:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/fox_soccer_channel_and_fox_sports_en_espanol_ren/ Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports en Espanol will announce their renewed partnership with FC Barcelona and Malaria No More to end malaria deaths through the Every Goal Saves A Life / Cada Gol Salva una Vida campaign during Fox Football Fone-In, Fox Soccer Channel's weekly call-in show.... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:56:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/miles_to_end_malaria_program_gets_an_extra_burst/ The Panoz Family Joins Patrón Highcroft Racing, Tequila Patrón and Racecar Fans Across the Country to Help Families in Africa Fight Malaria with Malaria No More.... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:19:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/sean__diddy__combs_hosts_the_annual_white_party_/ With his high profile annual bash taking place on July 4th, Diddy brings the family together and puts the WHITE PARTY in red, white, and blue while raising awareness for Malaria No More.... Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:02:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/deploying_the_power_of_music_to_save_lives/ World-famous singer Youssou Ndour has a voice that is recognized across the globe. Now he's using that voice to amplify the fight against malaria in his home country of Senegal with a new song "Xeex Sibbiru" ("Fight Malaria" in Wolof) and a multi-year partnership with Malaria No More..... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:10:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/connecticut_youth_soccer_players_team_up_against/ This weekend, 1,000 Connecticut kids will take to the soccer field for the Wilton Nutmeg Invitational tournament...but they will also be taking a stand against malaria, which kills a child in Africa every 30 seconds..... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:03:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/who_really_won_the_twitter_wars__families_in_afr/ Thousands of mosquito nets are on their way to families in Africa to protect against the deadly bite of a malarial mosquito, thanks to individuals and celebrities who galvanized the micro-blogging and social networking site, Twitter, for World Malaria Day in April. .... Thu, 07 May 2009 13:38:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/winning_the_race_to_end_malaria_deaths/ The Acura sports car squad has teamed up with Malaria No More, to launch the \"Miles to End Malaria\" campaign an effort that invites race fans to join forces with the team to tackle the disease. .... Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:36:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_applauds_the_president_s_budget_/ The following is a statement from Mark Green, Director, Malaria No More Policy Center, on President Barack Obama's budget blueprint: We applaud the Administration for recognizing the crucial role that health diplomacy can play in serving our national and international interests and improving the United States' standing in the world. .... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:02:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/sdsu__malaria_no_more_and_the_san_diego_padres_a/ On Friday, February 20, in conjunction with the non-profit organization Malaria No More and the San Diego Padres Baseball Club, San Diego State University's Sports Business Management MBA Program hosted the fourth annual Sports MBA Case Competition. The event was held at PETCO Park and featured teams of MBA students representing the University of Southern California, University of California-Los Angeles, University of California-Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, Georgetown University, New York University, Oxford University (England) and SDSU. .... Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:55:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/recent_u_s_ambassador_to_tanzania_mark_green_nam/ Mark Green, recent U.S. Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, joins Malaria No More as the new Managing Director of the Malaria No More Policy Center in Washington, DC, the non-profit organization announced today. Green brings unparalleled experience and insight into the fight against malaria in Africa to his new role at the Policy Center, where he will shape Malaria No More's advocacy work to engage policymakers in the race to save lives from this preventable and treatable disease. .... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:44:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_capital_campaign_puts_business_to_work/ Leaders in the global business community announced today an unprecedented private-sector initiative to apply sophisticated business skills to help end a global health crisis. The Malaria Capital Campaign will raise $100 million from the business community, philanthropists and sovereign states to help provide everyone at risk in Africa with anti-malaria tools by the end of 2010—the first critical step to ending the nearly one million annual deaths from this preventable, deadly disease..... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:29:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_applauds_selection_of_senator_hi/ The following is a statement from Peter Chernin, Chairman, Malaria No More, on President-elect Barack Obama's decision to name Senator Hillary Clinton as his Secretary of State: .... Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:12:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/_24__redemption__ny_premiere_raises_funds__aucti/ Malaria No More and FOX have teamed up to urge everyone to be a hero in the fight against malaria. Malaria No More is offering fans and supporters the exclusive opportunity for to attend 24: Redemption's world premiere screening event to be held Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM at the AMC Theatres Empire 25 near Times Square. 24: Redemption will air Sunday, Nov. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX..... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:53:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/__idol_gives_back___grants_over__64_million_to_u/ IDOL GIVES BACK, the musical celebration for aid and global awareness, today announces the allocation of more than $64 million in charitable contributions made by generous AMERICAN IDOL viewers and corporate sponsors. So far grants have been made to six U.S. and international charities including: Children's Defense Fund; Children's Health Fund; The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Make It Right; Malaria No More and the U.S. Programs of Save the Children. .... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:48:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_congratulates_president_elect_ob/ The following is a statement from Peter Chernin, Chairman of Malaria No More, and Scott Case, CEO of Malaria No More on the 2008 election results: .... Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:44:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_announces_kate_carr_as_new_manag/ Malaria No More continues to build its team of effective and innovative staff members as the organization works tirelessly toward ending malaria deaths.  Kate Carr joins Malaria No More as Managing Director and Chief Development Officer to build upon the organization's ability to mobilize resources and rally commitments to fight malaria. Her enthusiasm and expertise make her an outstanding addition to the Malaria No More team. .... Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:37:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_announces_new_board_members/ Malaria No More announced today two new members of its Board of Directors, musician and malaria activist Youssou N'Dour and Gabrielle Fitzgerald of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as the organization continues to work with leaders in the global fight against malaria to end deaths as quickly as possible. .... Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:32:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/meet__the_backyardigans__and_help_save_children_/ The Backyardigans, Nickelodeon's popular musical-adventure series, is hosting a special pre-performance event to show how parents and kids can help families across the globe fight malaria. For the November 1st premiere of The Backyardigans Live!: Tale of the Mighty Knights! at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are hosting a pre-show party to benefit Malaria No More, a non-profit organization that provides mosquito nets to protect kids in Africa from malaria. .... Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:58:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/statement_from_peter_chernin__chairman_of_malari/ Malaria No More applauds Senator Obama and Senator McCain for announcing at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Thursday morning their strong commitments to ending malaria deaths. .... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:53:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/world_leaders_commit_record_billions_to_tackle_m/ World leaders gathered today at the 2008 Millennium Development Goals Malaria Summit to endorse an ambitious new Global Malaria Action Plan and commit $3 billion toward reducing the number of malaria deaths to near zero by 2015.  .... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:43:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/no_love_for_malaria__g_love_fights_malaria_on_u_/ Musician and performer G. Love is known for entertaining crowds of thousands with his live music, but this summer he has been playing to a different tune: working to rid the world of malaria. G. Love has partnered with Malaria No More, a non-profit organization working to end malaria deaths in Africa, to spread the word about a global killer and empower audiences to do what they can to stop it..... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:24:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_names_scott_case_chief_executive/ Malaria No More, an organization working to raise awareness and galvanize support to address the global fight against malaria, announced today it has appointed Scott Case to the post of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Case, who played a central role in the launch of Malaria No More in December 2006, has served as interim CEO since April 2008..... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:03:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_praises_senate_passage_of_the_to/ The following statement was issued today from Laurie Rubiner, executive director of the Malaria No More Policy Center, on Senate passage of the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde U.S. Global Leadership against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008:.... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:39:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/change_the_world_with_american_idol_s_brooke_whi/ Kids across the country are heralding the arrival of summer, a time for beach trips and block parties, lazy days and late nights. But this summer, kids have a chance to do more than catch butterflies and fly balls—they have the chance to save the world. American Idol's Brooke White, Idol Gives Back, and Malaria No More are launching the "Save The World Summer" campaign, urging kids to use their summer vacation to make a difference on a global scale..... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:58:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/tony_blair_launches_faith_foundation_with_malari/ Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair launched the Tony Blair Faith Foundation in New York today with an interfaith effort to combat malaria. In collaboration with Malaria No More, the Interfaith Youth Core, and Project Muso Ladamunen, the new Foundation will work to bridge religious differences by addressing the common goal of ending malaria deaths..... Fri, 30 May 2008 13:32:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/exxonmobil_pledges__10_million_to_fight_malaria_/ On April 9th, ExxonMobil announced a pledge of $10 million for the fight against malaria as a lead corporate sponsor of Idol Gives Back. This extraordinary commitment underlines ExxonMobil's long-standing support of malaria control efforts in Africa and its unwavering dedication to raising awareness and making a difference in the lives of millions of African afflicted by this preventable and treatable disease..... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:33:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_applauds_uk_commitment_of_20_mil/ In a pre-taped appearance on Idol Gives Back, the American Idol charity special airing tonight on FOX at 7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledges to provide 20 million mosquito nets to fight malaria in Africa..... Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:37:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_hails_house_passage_of_the_tom_l/ The House of Representatives sent a strong message today that the United States is not going to sit back and watch 3000 children die each day from malaria. We have proven effective prevention and treatment tools to fight the devastation and death that malaria inflicts on Africa and other nations. Now, we need the resources to get these tools to those in need..... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:19:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/statement_from_malaria_no_more_on_senator_john_m/ We applaud Senator John McCain for his announcement that he will fight to end malaria in Africa if elected President. With malaria killing more than one million people a year in Africa and one child every thirty seconds, it is critical that our next President continue the U.S. commitment to combating this deadly disease..... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:31:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/jordin__sparks__an_interest_in_fighting_malaria_/ American Idol Winner Jordin Sparks will make an appearance during the President and Mrs. Bush's trip to Ghana tomorrow, in an effort to highlight malaria's devastating effect on mothers and children throughout Africa. Last year's Idol Gives Back charity special educated tens of millions of Americans about the malaria crisis in Africa and raised more than $17 million to fight malaria in Africa..... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:41:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/statement_from_the_office_of_the_secretary_gener/ The Secretary-General announced today the appointment of Ray Chambers as his Special Envoy for Malaria..... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:09:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/global_health_and_business_leaders_announce_36_m/ 3.5 million lives could be saved over the next five years through the rapid scale-up of malaria prevention and treatment measures in the 30 hardest hit countries in Africa, according to a new report released today at the World Economic Forum. Additionally, rapid scale-up would increase annual economic output by as much as $30 billion in Africa, prevent 672 million malaria cases, and free up 427,000 needed hospital beds over five years. .... Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:17:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/american_idol_melinda_doolittle_pledges_to_fight/ Standing before a convention center of corporate executives at the Learning 2007 Conference, American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle pledged her support for the fight against malaria and challenged her audience to do the same. .... Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:52:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_and_sumitomo_chemical_help_prote/ Malaria No More and Sumitomo Chemical have teamed up to contribute to the distribution of 1.4 million mosquito nets to children in Madagascar between October 22-29..... Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:01:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_and_glamour_partner_with_the_sea/ GLAMOUR, the magazine that reaches one in every ten women in America, announced today a series of limited edition t-shirts to be sold exclusively on Shopbop.com with profits to benefit Malaria No More. .... Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:37:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_launches_national_high_school_da/ Malaria No More announced today the launch of Stayin' Alive, a national campaign driven by high school students to fight malaria. By organizing themed dances and other events, Malaria No More and partner schools aim to raise enough money to purchase one million life-saving mosquito nets to protect two million children from the disease..... Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:28:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/melinda_doolittle_to_travel_to_africa_with_first/ American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle will travel to Zambia on June 28th with Malaria No More to see and participate in malaria prevention programs as part of First Lady Laura Bush's upcoming trip through Africa. During the four-day tour, Doolittle will see the impact of malaria on the continent firsthand and assist in the distribution of 500,000 mosquito nets in Lusaka, Zambia to at-risk populations..... Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:24:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/millennium_promise_and_malaria_no_more_joint_ben/ Over 650 of New York's most influential figures in business, media, entertainment, and philanthropy convened at Cipriani 42nd Street on Monday night to celebrate Millennium Promise and Malaria No More, two of today's most innovative organizations in the fight against extreme poverty and disease in Africa. The event night raised $2.7 million for the work of the two organizations..... Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:01:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_and_the_white_house_ensure_recor/ On the first ever Malaria Awareness Day in the U.S., MalariaNoMore.org and the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) announced new joint efforts in Uganda and Madagascar. Today, the President and First Lady will hold a Rose Garden event to discuss these and other projects..... Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:56:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/magnum_photos_chronicles_africa_s_malaria_epidem/ Magnum's award-winning photographer Chien-Chi Chang is making photographs available from a trip to Uganda in advance of April 25, the first Malaria Awareness Day in the United States. Photos and commentary are being sent back from the field every two days for the next several weeks, and are posted at www.malarianomore.org/magnumphotos. The images from this trip will provide a unique insight into the disease and its impact. .... Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:17:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/mrs_laura_bush_introduces_new_malaria_awareness_/ Mrs. Laura Bush joins Scholastic, Malaria No More, and Abbott Fund to teach first graders about the global epidemic of malaria. Funded by a $1 million grant by Abbott Fund, Scholastic is publishing Nets Are Nice, a first-grade book on malaria, with a foreword by Mrs. Laura Bush. Mrs. Bush will be highlighting the educational initiative in the morning of April 25th , the first Malaria Awareness Day in the United States, with a reading of the book at Friendship Public Charter School, Woodbridge Campus, in Washington, DC..... Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:20:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/katrina_kids_to_attend_american_idol_for_their_w/ Nine kids who saw their entire town devastated by Hurricane Katrina will attend American Idol on April 10, in recognition of the nearly $1,000 they raised to help African kids fight malaria..... Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:45:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/president_and_mrs_bush__ashley_judd__rick_warren/ "Mrs. Laura Bush today called on Americans to donate $10 for lifesaving mosquito nets and join the fight against malaria by April 25th, the first Malaria Awareness Day in the U.S. "President Bush and I urge all Americans to do their part to help defeat this disease," said Mrs. Bush in a video statement. "To learn how, please go to MalariaNoMore.org.".... Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:52:00 CDT http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/news_corporation_president_and_chief_operating_o/ Malaria No More announced today that Peter Chernin, President and Chief Operating Officer of News Corporation, has been elected co-chairman of its board..... Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:15:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/additional_malaria_no_more_announcements_with_yo/ In support of the December 14 White House Summit on Malaria, leading organizations and corporations have pledged their financial and grassroots support for Malaria No More's global fight to control malaria. In addition to its seven founding partners, Malaria No More is pleased to announce new collaborations with youth-oriented organizations, Internet companies, foundations and faith-based groups to mobilize support, educate the public and launch insecticide-treated bed net initiatives..... Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:51:00 CST http://www.malarianomore.org/news/press/malaria_no_more_launched_at_white_house_summit/ "African children are dying from a disease Americans can help prevent," is the message from the White House Summit on Malaria, hosted by President George Bush and Laura Bush. Malaria No More was launched at the Summit by private sector and non-profit leaders seeking to end deaths from malaria. More than 15 million Americans will be reached with this important message of hope and action..... Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:28:00 CST