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ReliefWeb
October 17, 2009

'Imagine Something More' to End Malaria, Bishop Says

United Methodist Bishop Thomas Bickerton keeps a $10 bill in his pocket so he can demonstrate how little money it takes to protect an African household from malaria.

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TV Guide
October 09, 2009

Ugly Betty Teams with United Nations to Fight Malaria

Betty Suarez will use her recent promotion for good when Ugly Betty returns for its fourth season. Members of the cast turned up at the United Nations this week to promote the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets program, which promotes the use of bed nets that keep mosquitoes from spreading malaria. The global, grassroots campaign will be integral to the show's Season 4 premiere.

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Perez Hilton
October 05, 2009

Ugly Betty Does Pretty Cool Thing

A very special episode will kick off the new season of Ugly Betty this month. The cast of the hit ABC show will be joining forces with the U.N. "to shed light on a campaign to stop the spread of malaria in Africa."

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September 25, 2009

TFC's De Rosario nominated for charity work

The 31-year-old attacking midfielder was today nominated for the United States-based Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Athlete for his work with Nothing But Nets, an initiative to distribute bed nets throughout Africa to limit the spread of malaria carried by mosquitoes.

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Cub Scout Pack 647- Detroit
August 27, 2009

647 Scouts Meet Bill Gates Sr. & Mayor Dave Bing While Learning How to Save Lives in Africa

Today, the Detroit Area Boy Scouts hosted a workshop to help end malaria deaths in Africa. The Boy Scouts of America and the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets have joined forces to help raise awareness for the charity. 

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Seattle Times
August 26, 2009

Winning with a Social Conscience

The team is promoting the fight against malaria on its jerseys (pictured at right) during its current U.S. tour. Tomorrow FC Barcelona visits Seattle to play against the Seattle Sounders FC.

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Houston Chronicle
July 24, 2009

Dynamo Teams up with Nothing But Nets to Fight Malaria

The Dynamo are teaming up with Nothing But Nets – a grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria – for a second consecutive year ahead of Saturday's home match against the New England Revolution.

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Our Sports Central
July 24, 2009

MLS W.O.R.K.S., Real Salt Lake To Co-Host Malaria Awareness Workshop, Youth Soccer Clinic

MLS W.O.R.K.S., Major League Soccer's community outreach initiative, and Real Salt Lake will join the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign in hosting a youth soccer clinic and malaria workshop on Monday, July 27 featuring Real Salt Lake players Robbie Russell and Jean Alexandre. The clinic will be held at Rio Tinto Stadium as part of the festivities surrounding the 2009 MLS All-Star Game.

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Our Sports Central
July 20, 2009

Silver Stars Raise $46,000 for Nothing But Nets

The San Antonio Silver Stars partnered with Bishop Jim Dorff and the Southwest Texas and Rio Grande United Methodist Churches to raise $46,500 for Nothing But Nets at Friday night\'s Faith and Family Night.

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Doncaster Free Press
July 13, 2009

Two Wheeled Marathon

Andrew Best, of Woodfield Plantation, Balby, finished the ambitious charity challenge to raise money and send anti-malaria nets to Africa. The tiring trek was in aid a national campaign called Nothing But Nets, supported by charity group JCI UK of which his wife, Charlie, is national president.

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