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Fasters   3,575
US$   53,090
# Nets   12,242
as at  09 Sep 2010
 

Total # nets:  13
  (US$ 60)
Team Timmy & Shorty

Location: Alexandria, VA, USA 
Date:
17 Oct 2008
Participants: 1


Hi everybody!

I'd love to raise money for this important cause. I'm choosing to do it by not eating, not even Rad Baron Frozen Four Cheese Pizza (so you know I mean business).

This is truly important and I would love for you to consider joining me in fasting on Friday, October 17 and/or making a donation to fasters who are fighting against malaria.

I fasted for this cause in 2006 and through your very kind donations, we were able to purchase 80 malaria nets! And, ever the planner, I only gave you two days' notice. So, NOW, with a whopping 9 (yes, 9!) days, let's go for even more nets, like 300. Why not?

Here's why it's important to me:

I was fortunate enough to live in Angola in Summer 1999. I met little children with orange hair and distended bellies. It was all so horrifically for-a-cup-of-coffee-a-day, except it was real and they weren't all crying and miserable-looking. They were giggling and their eyes were shining; you know, like KIDS.

I can bet that more than half of those kids I met are not around anymore. Like most developing nations, to live past age five is an against-the-odds ordeal. Between malnutrition, diarrhea (from dehydration), imminently curable childhood diseases (people still die from measles?!) and malaria; these kids could use a hand. Let's help them buck the system just a little bit by kicking in some cash for bednets (at least we can help out with some malaria prevention).

Why it's a great deal:

100% of the donations go directly to buying bednets
Bednets are only $5 apiece
Think of the impact $20 can make...or even $5

Strapped for cash? Maybe pledge to swim or go a day without food...and tell others why.

Thanks so much for considering doing this--especially in a political season when you are being asked to give so much already.

LOVE,
Emily

 Linked Pages Totals raised 


Quick link to this page: http://www.FastAgainstMalaria.com/emilyosmith

# LLINs Location CountryWhen By whomStatus  
1,000   Grafton, Waterloo Rural District, Freetown Peninsula flag Sierra Leone Oct 09 Logo Red Cross Status
1,100   John Thorpe, Waterloo Rural District, Freetown Peninsula flag Sierra Leone Oct 09 Logo Red Cross Status


 SponsorDateAmountUS$Gift AidMessageNets funded
flag madelyn smith 09 Oct 08 US$25.00 US$25.00   I am going to watch to make sure you don't eat. hahaha. Click here to see details of the distribution in Sierra Leone which this donation has helped to fundflag Status Photos
flag Aletha Wild 09 Oct 08 US$20.00 US$20.00   Go Team Timmy and Shorty! Click here to see details of the distribution in Sierra Leone which this donation has helped to fundflag Status Photos
flag Michelle Bosshard 09 Oct 08 US$15.00 US$15.00   I have no doubt you'll be okay fasting for a day - Good for you! Click here to see details of the distribution in Sierra Leone which this donation has helped to fundflag Status Photos
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
Subtotal  US$ 60.00
Gift Aid  US$ 0.00
Total raised  US$ 60.00



 
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