 Nothing But Nets Supporters Attempt to Raise $100,000 for Life-saving Anti-Malarial Bed Nets |
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Nothing But Sweat event takes supporters on 238-mile bike ride through Texas Montgomery, TX (April 18, 2008) -- Supporters of the Nothing But Nets global, grassroots campaign to prevent malaria in Africa will attempt to raise $100,000 for anti-malarial bed nets in a 4-day bike ride through Texas. Pastor Morris Matthis of Christ United Methodist Church in Sugar Land, Texas will lead a team of 35 people as they ride the 238 miles from Montgomery to Fort Worth. The ride kicks off on Sunday, April 20 and will conclude on Wednesday, April 23 in downtown Fort Worth. The closing ceremony will take place at General Worth Square Park at 1 p.m. During the ceremony, Pastor Matthis will present special guests Bishop Janice Riggle Huie President of the United Methodist Council of Bishops and Bishop Benjamin Boni of Cote d'Ivoire with the total amount of donations collected. "We couldn't be more excited about the Nothing But Sweat bike ride," said Pastor Matthis. "A lot of people don't realize that 90 percent of malaria victims are African children under the age of five. For just $10, people can send a bed net to those children and save a life. We hope that our efforts will inspire others to get involved." People can sponsor the cyclists or send donations directly to the Nothing But Nets campaign. 100 percent of the proceeds raised from this event will go toward the purchase and distribution of a bed net, as well as the education of the local community on malaria prevention. "Nothing But Nets is so grateful to all of our supporters who have gotten involved with the Nothing But Sweat event," says Elizabeth McKee Gore, executive director of partnership alliances at the United Nations Foundation and executive director of Nothing But Nets. "They truly embody the spirit of our campaign, and we're thrilled that they chose to contribute to Nothing But Nets." The Nothing But Sweat event is also meant to promote fellowship among The United Methodist Church, as several churches along the way will open their doors to the cyclists. Volunteers will show their support for the cyclists each evening as they provide participants with food and a place to stay. For more information on Nothing But Sweat, please visit www.nothingbutsweat.com. For more information on the Nothing But Nets campaign, please visit www.NothingButNets.net. About Nothing But Nets: Press Contacts: Renee Teel Eleanor Colvin Kate Kovarovic
Date posted: Apr 18, 2008 |
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