After studying malaria in their social studies curriculum, Seventh Grade Gifted Seminar students at the Pennridge School District are inventing surprising new ways to raise money for Malaria No More. First Savings Bank in the Perkasie, PA community made a generous donation of $1,000 to fund the students' micro-loan ideas.
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Italy-born Marco Izzi from Raleigh, NC spent 15 years in Africa and himself suffered a bad case of malaria that took him two years to fully recover from. Marco cycled in the Etape du Tour in France in July 2007 and raised $3000 to fight malaria in the process! He organized a Spin-a-Thon and printed many commemorative cycling shirts in addition.
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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. Through her birthday, Rachel raised $740 through her generous efforts!
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In June 2008, Natalie, Emily, and Abby set up a lemonade stand and sold lemonade and cookies for $1. As their mother Lisa recalls, "Our daughter, Natalie, was very passionate about the malaria epidemic", and wanted to direct proceeds from the stand to Malaria No More. They were able to raise awareness and a $150 for bed nets, while quenching the thirst of their friends and neighbors. You go girls!
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Juanita High School Senior, Jessica Winkler took on malaria through her Senior Class project. 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. Through her three-day fundraiser that kicked off on Malaria Awareness Day (April 25th), Winkler was able raise $800.
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On World Malaria Day (April 25th), Melinda's Backups, a community of fans of American Idol contestant and recording artist Melinda Doolittle, once again took to the streets of Nashville for the Country Music Marathon; raising awareness and funds to fight malaria.
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Inpired by the work of U2's Bono on AIDS/HIV, Florida High School Senior Allyson Brown was determined to take action on a global health issue of similar scale and impact. Allyson settled on school dances as an inclusive forum through which to raise awareness about malaria and funding for bed nets.
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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.
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Reading a Time Magazine article on malaria, Baby NETwork founder Mary Curley was shocked and saddened to learn about the 3,000 needless child deaths attributed to malaria every day. As a mother of two grown children and as a grandmother of four young children, Mary felt moved to action.
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