Text BEDNET to 90999 to Help Nothing but Nets Campaign Save Lives

Anyone who wishes to help prevent malaria deaths is encourage to donate a net by texting a message from their cell phone. This works like other such benefits that have been promoted over the last few years.

To donate a net that may help prevent malaria, simply text the word BEDNET to 90999 from any cell phone. More information about The Nothing But Nets campaign may be found through one of the links below.

By simply texting the word BEDNET to 90999 from a cell phone a donation of $10.00 is given by the person texting for the purchase of malaria nets. These nets are then distributed throughout Africa. The person texting will be charged the fee of $10.00 to their cell phone. Texting fees by the cell phone company may also apply.

April 25th is World Malaria Day. Thousands in the United States will be sleeping outdoors on April 24th to show their commitment to ending malaria. Anyone who would like to connect with the group who will be doing this may use the malaria link below.

According to the World Health Organization, usually referred to as WHO, one child dies every 30 seconds because of malaria. Malaria is caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. The latest figures indicate that more than 240 million cases of malaria resulted in one million deaths in Africa. While malaria is preventable, nets are not available for all who need these.

People visiting areas that are considered to be malaria zones are not immune to this disease. WHO considers half of the world's population to be in danger of getting malaria. This reality may encourage more to donate by texting BEDNETS to 90999.

Those interested in helping Nothing But Nets increase malaria awareness are invited to help. Please use one of their links below to see how your can get people in your community involved in this effort.

Buy nets

Nets site

Malaria

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