Registered Nurse Uses Network to Fight Malaria & Poverty

Registered Nurse, Ann Murray, is using her network to help end malaria and poverty. As a nurse union leader, she has taken the message to Ontario Nurses Unions. As a member of the Catholic Women’s League, she is taking the message to end malaria and poverty to other league members. Ann is a model of caring and compassion in action. She is a strong advocate who is making a positive difference in the lives of women and children in Uganda. Thank you so much Ann. You are a champion of children.

United Nurses of Alberta, Locals 38, 52, 96 & 155: Nurses Changing the World

Thank you so much to all the Registered Nurses of United Nurses of Alberta, Locals 38, 52, 96 and 155. The nets you have provided to families in Kawempe will protect nearly one thousand people (primarily mothers and their children) from malaria. We are very grateful and very proud of the support from United Nurses of Alberta.
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Cdn Malaria Expert Leads Study In Uganda

Dr. Kevin Kain, one of the world’s leading malaria experts, is conducting a study in Uganda to determine if nitric oxide can improve the survival rates of children with cerebral malaria. “The people of Uganda are very fortunate to have this kind of research in their own hospital. If successful, Dr. Kain could turn the tide against cerebral malaria, and save many children from either death or lifelong neurological deficits,” said Gail Fones, Buy-a-Net Board Chairperson.

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Buy-a-Net Participates in ALCDSB Community Faith Day

Buy-a-Net was very pleased to participate in the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board Community Faith Day, October 24th, in Belleville, ON. Approximately 1800 staff were in attendance, and representatives of Buy-a-Net were very happy to share current projects with interested participants. With the message, “malaria causes poverty, and poverty causes malaria” the powerful impact of the “Beading Up Malaria” initiative on poverty and disease was featured. Algonquin & Lakeshore School Board staff learned that sustainable employment, poverty reduction and disease prevention and treatment in Uganda are tangible, achievable and positive outcomes of the “Beading Up Malaria” initiative.

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Community Partner Wins Prestigious Health Award

Buy-a-Net is proud to work with local Ugandan partner Bwindi Community Hospital (BCH), in the fight to improve maternal and child health in Uganda. Bwindi Community Hospital announced the organization is the recipient of the $100,000 STARS Foundation award
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Rotary Saves Women & Children Again

Once again, Rotary has helped to make our world a better place. Led by Rotarians, Dr. Michael Woolnough and James Westmacott, the Richmond Sunset Rotary Club 51225, District 5040, enjoyed “Pub Night” to raise funds for bed nets and medicines for women and their children in Uganda. District Governor Hans Doge supported the initiative with a matching grant! In all, $3000.00 was donated to Buy-a-Net! The partnership with Rotary is invaluable! Thank you Richmond Sunset RC!

Students sell cupcakes at Module de l’Acadie for bed nets

Students, Alicia, Rachel and Beth, of Module de l’Acadie baked and sold yummy cupcakes (so we’ve heard!) to fellow students and staff to buy bed nets and medicines for needy mothers and their children in Kawempe District. Thank you for your baking skills and determination to make our world a better place with Buy-a-Net.

Springfest at Truedell Successful

With beads made by Ugandan women, students at Truedell Public School created jewelry for sale at the annual Springfest. Students directly tackled poverty and disease in Uganda by supporting employment of Ugandan women who made the beads. Then, with the sale of the jewelry, enabled Buy-a-Net to purchase nets and medicines for needy families in Kawempe District. All the students and friends and family of the school community should be very proud of the positive difference they have made; over $1,500 was raised this year. Thank you to everyone, especially all the jewelry makers, teachers Nancy and Rich, and Principal Linda.

4th Annual, “Heal the Child, Heal the World” Big Success

Oxford Learning Centre, in partnership with Starbucks and Chapters, raised over $2,000 at the 4th Annual Heal the Child, Heal the World Art Auction. The paintings, created by young people of Oxford’s Learning Centres, were works of art. On display at Starbucks, the paintings were auctioned, and the delicious coffee and sweet treats, facepainting and entertainment provided by Starbucks raised awareness and funds to fight malaria with bed nets and medicines for children in Kawempe District, Uganda. Kids helping kids….tremendous! Great job! Thank you so much to all the artists, their parents, Oxford Learning Centre, Starbucks, Chapters and community for coming out to Starbucks to fight malaria.

Trinity Sunday School Kids Helping Kids

The congregation and Sunday school kids at Trinity Anglican Church in Cambridge, ON., raised $476.27 for bed nets and medicine in Bwindi, Uganda. Kids helping kids, entire families helping families and sharing your abundance. Members of Trinity Anglican Church have made the lives of mothers and their children healthier and stronger. Thank you for your help and generosity.

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