Seventh-graders at Hampton Academy have found a mission. While studying Africa in their social studies classes in February with teachers Linda Trofatter and Lisa Wenger, they have worked to raise awareness and funds to save lives of children in Africa.
Read ArticleA new report issued by the United Nations Foundation said the total was raised as of Dec. 31, 2007, to buy and distribute insecticide-treated sleeping nets for families in Africa.
Read ArticleThe farm families living in these rocky hills in central Sudan confront every disease imaginable, from leprosy to malaria, and perhaps one-quarter of children die by the age of five. Yet this is a “good news” column. Karlo will live.
Read ArticleMalaria kills one child every 30 seconds, yet in many parts of the world the disease is hanging on by a thread and could be wiped out by concerted action, researchers said on Tuesday.
Read ArticleMosquitoes in much more tropical climates than Chicago's carry malaria, and the anti-malaria campaign "Nothing But Nets" has become a full-time endeavor for the Gutierrez family, in addition to Diego's full-time job anchoring the Fire's defensive efforts.
Read ArticleThe biggest shots today in the Tyler - Lon Morris double-header were taken at halftime by amateurs. At the break of the men's game, they had a free throw shooting contest. The shooters were chosen by raffle and the money raised went to Nothing But Nets, a charity that supplies mosquito netting to families in Africa.
Read ArticleWidespread use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and state-of-the-art drugs has succeeded in cutting malaria deaths in half in two countries most heavily affected by the disease, the World Health Organization is reporting today.
Read ArticleWidespread distribution of mosquito nets and a new medicine sharply reduced malaria deaths in several African countries, World Health Organization researchers reported Thursday.
Read ArticleA bucket filled with pocket change can go a long way in preventing the spread of malaria.
Read ArticleThe Seattle SuperSonics and Storm Foundation invite all fans to help a good cause and participate in a Nothing But Nets community forum and fundraiser on Wednesday, Jan. 30 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Todd Beamer High School.
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