Bike Ride for Bed Nets
Submitted by Amy Jensen on January 22, 2010
Earlier this fall, one of our young supporters decided to take Nothing But Nets to the streets in a 22-mile bike ride. For her Bat Mitzvah project, Samantha Collins recruited support from family and friends to spread the buzz about malaria leading up to the lengthy bike race.
She had been inspired to support Nothing But Nets after she learned that she could make a difference and send a bed net for just $10. In response to her efforts, she says, “Next thing I know, I am receiving generous checks to go towards nets in Africa!” Samantha raised enough to send 81 nets!
After getting the support of her NET-work, Samantha and her dad set out on their bike ride through Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Not only did she complete the race (most of which was uphill!), but she did so in under two hours. Just another example of our supporters coming up with creative ways to raise awareness and send nets and save lives!
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Online chat with the executive director of Roll Back Malaria
Created by Katine Editor on 04 Mar 10 04:09 AM CST
Thought this might be of interest to supporters of the Nothing But Nets Campaign. Prof Awa Marie Coll-Seck, the executive director of the Roll Back Malaria partnership, will be LIVE on the Guardian's Katine blog at 1pm (GMT) today (4 March) to discuss the complex issues of malaria treatment and eradication. Post a question and join the debate. http://www.guardian.co.uk/katine/katine-chronicles-blog/2010/mar/02/awa-marie-coll-seck-malaria