Fall 2006 Issue
For as little as $5, you can help CDC purchase a bed net to protect a child from a killer disease...
A gift to the CDC Foundation’s Bed Nets for Children program will help purchase insecticide-treated bed nets to protect children from malaria. Make the donation in honor of a friend or loved one for a meaningful holiday gift that will help spread goodwill around the world.
Malaria is a leading cause of death and disease worldwide and is a driving force in a vicious cycle of disease and poverty in many developing countries. Malaria is caused by a parasite carried by the Anopheles mosquito which thrives in sub-Saharan Africa. People with malaria typically are very sick with high fevers, shaking chills and flu-like illness, and they can die if they do not receive proper medical treatment. Pregnant women and children under 5 who have little to no immunity are more likely to become severely ill and die. In Africa, a child dies from malaria every 30 seconds.
The CDC Foundation's Bed Nets for Children Program provides insecticide-treated bed nets to CDC-affiliated programs in Africa. Program leaders can purchase bed nets for as little as $5, and one bed net can protect up to three children. Your donation will support the work of CDC and other international health experts as they fight to save lives and prevent suffering from this terrible disease.
To make a gift, please visit www.cdcfoundation.org/bednets or call toll free 888-880-4CDC.
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