The financial meltdown yesterday makes me want to stay in bed and hide from the news. Obviously that's not the best idea. Just to make easing into the day better, I had an extra muffin for breakfast and I added an extra dollop of honey to my morning tea. But perhaps the best thing to keep me going isn't sugar or carbs, it's realizing I still am a very lucky person and I need to give back. All this week I will focus on simple ways as moms we can help the moms in the world live healthier, safer, and happier lives.
Giving Back:
Malaria is the single greatest cause of death for the world's children. But there is a simple way to save lives: Send a net.
Nothing But Nets is a global campaign to fight one of largest killers in Africa's biggest killers: Malaria. It was initially inspired by by Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Riley who would go across the country to raise $10 per bed net to help prevent the spread of malaria across Africa. Nothing But Nets is an initiative in partnership between the United Nations Foundation, Sports Illustrated, the people of the United Methodist Foundation, and the National Basketball Association.
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How to Help:
It's simple: Send a net, save a life.
Log on to Nothing But Nets Campaign and donate $10 to buy a bed net.
More information on malaria and Nothing But Nets is available at these links
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If you want to add a banner to your blog or website, please visit this link Nothing But Nets widgets and banners.
You can send an ecard to friends or family at the Nothing But Nets Campaign: "Send" an e-card
