Nothing But Nets

"Nothing But Nets" is a grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. While the UN Foundation has been working with the UN to fight malaria for years, it was a column that Rick Reilly wrote about malaria in Sports Illustrated, challenging each of his readers to donate at least $10 for the purchase of an anti-malaria bed nets -- and the incredible response from thousands of Americans across the country -- that led to the creation of the Nothing But Nets campaign. This campaign was featured during the season premiere of Ugly Betty on Friday, 16 October, from 8 to 10 p.m. EST on ABC in the United States. The episode aims to raise awareness about the “Nothing But Nets” campaign

The reaction to Reilly's 815 words made clear that thousands of people were ready to help the million children dying unnecessarily each year of malaria. Within a few short months, Nothing But Nets raised over 1 million dollars. And so Nothing But Nets was born.
Fact: Every 30 seconds a child in Africa dies from malaria.
What you can do ? Send a net, save a life. It’s easy, right? So, how exactly do you get involved? What if you want to do more than make a donation? We need your help to spread the word that a $10 donation can save a life. We want to make it easy to get your friends, family and community involved in Nothing But Nets.

Check out www.NothingButNets.net
• Send a net: Donate directly through the secure contribution form.
• Join a Netraiser Team or start a new one: www.NothingButNets.net has all the
resources you need to get up and running.
• Download materials at www.NothingButNets.net/downloads (toolkits, posters,
online banners, videos and more).
• Read about what others are doing and share your story

100% of your donation will go to providing nets for children in Africa, no portion of your donation will be diverted for administrative costs.
(Source: http://www.nothingbutnets.net)

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Octorber

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer in women in the United States..Also worldwide it is the second most common cancer.
October is breast cancer awareness month.
NBCAM is celebrating 25 years of awareness this year 2009. Every year, major charities organizes breast cancer awareness campaign to raise funds for prevention, cure and to increase the awareness of the disease.

As a blogger, I am also trying my best to raise awareness to the world.
There are multiple ways you can donate to breast cancer research.

You can donate to "Susan G. Komen for the Cure®", the global leader of the breast cancer movement or any other research institute..
If you don't have enough money, i am sure you can make your coffee/tea and spend those savings on donation..
Also, You don't have to donate donate also, sometimes you can shop some useful items and contribute towards breast cancer.. Here are some examples..

Like Women Within is offering nice pink reversible tote for 4.99$ (free shipping with 'ww32600' code).
100% of the proceeds from each sale of this bag will be donated to Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

New York & Company is offering nice pink watch for $6.95 for limited time (Reg $19.95), two dollar of sale of this pink watch will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Tote & Breast Health Resource Guide, $10 (free shipping with 'SPECIAL' code). 100% of the net profits ($6.24) will be donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.

Thank you for reading.