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July 16, 2008
NOTHING BUT NETS EVENTS
BISHOPS INVITE CLERGY, LAY LEADERS TO NETS BREAKFAST JULY 24
 On
behalf of The United Methodist Church and the United Nations Foundation’s
Nothing But Nets campaign – a global, grassroots campaign to prevent malaria –
Bishops Mike Coyner and Thomas Bickerton invite clergy and lay leaders of both
North Indiana and South Indiana Conferences to a breakfast discussion with faith
leaders from the ecumenical and interfaith community as we United Methodists
discern our emerging role in the fight against malaria.
During the week of July 21, Nothing But Nets will be in
Indianapolis as part of a multi-city, national grassroots initiative to engage
groups and individuals on the importance of malaria prevention. As a part of
this effort, Indiana United Methodist clergy and lay leaders are invited to join
Coyner and Bickerton in a complimentary breakfast and discussion on Thursday
morning, July 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. EDT
in Switzer Hall at the University of Indianapolis, 1400 East Hanna Avenue.
Clergy and local church lay leaders, please RSVP regarding you and your guests
coming to the breakfast to
Lisa Timmerman at 317/924-1321
by Thursday, July 17.
Want to help save
millions of lives?
Sign up for the Nothing
But Nets malaria boot camp
Coming to Indianapolis
on July 23rd!
Co-Hosted by the
Indiana Fever & the Indiana Pacers
At the Boot Camp*, you
will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about malaria from special guests
- Brainstorm ways that you can help to make a difference in
the world
- Get advice on how to run with your ideas and start saving
lives
* Geared towards students ages 9-15
Conseco Fieldhouse –
125 S. Pennsylvania Street
Registration: 10:30
a.m.
Program: 11 a.m.-12:45
p.m.
To register and receive
additional details about the Boot Camp, please contact
bootcamp@nothingbutnets.net
Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to save lives
by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa.
Inspired by sports columnist Rick Reilly, tens of thousands of
people have joined the campaign that was created by the United
Nations Foundation in 2006. Founding campaign partners include the
National Basketball Association’s NBA Cares, The People of the
United Methodist Church, and Sports Illustrated. It only costs $10
to provide an insecticide treated bed net that can prevent this
deadly disease. Visit
www.NothingButNets.net to send a net and save a life.
Flyer for this
event is available online.
Indianapolis Community
Leaders Unite to Fight Malaria
| What: |
The United Nations Foundation’s
Nothing But Nets campaign, a global, grassroots initiative
to save lives by sending anti-malarial bed nets, will join
Indianapolis community leaders in co-hosting a series of
events from July 23-24, 2008, as part of the campaign’s
national effort to raise funds and awareness to prevent
malaria – a leading killer of children in Africa. The United
Nations Foundation, The People of the United Methodist
Church, The Women’s Basketball Association and other local
partners will work together to engage the Indianapolis
community in the week’s events, including a Nothing But Nets
promotional night during a Jonas Brothers concert, a Nothing
But Nets Youth Workshop, a faith leaders’ breakfast, and an
in-arena night with the Indiana Fever. |
| Who: |
Bishop Thomas
J. Bickerton, United Methodist Church
Adrianna
Logalbo, Director, Nothing But Nets
Sam Perkins,
Former NBA Player and Vice President of Player Relations,
Indian Pacers
Bishop Michael
Coyner, United Methodist Church |
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Wednesday,
July 23, 10:00 a.m.
Nothing But
Nets Malaria Workshop for Youth
(Conseco Field
House, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis) |
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Nothing But
Nets, the Indiana Pacers, and Indiana Fever will co-host a
community event to engage local youth in malaria prevention
efforts. The event will feature health experts and campaign
partners, including player participation from the Indiana
Pacers and Indiana Fever. This event will aim to encourage
youth and others to work within their communities to help
raise funds and awareness to prevent malaria by getting
involved in Nothing But Nets. |
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Wednesday,
July 23, 7:00 p.m.
Nothing But
Nets Promotional Night with the Jonas Brothers
(Verizon
Wireless Music Center, 12880 E 146th, Noblesville) |
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During the
Jonas Brothers Concert, Nothing But Nets will reach out to
attendees about how they can join in the global effort to
send nets and save lives. At the venue, Nothing But Nets
will educate fans about malaria through a PSA promotion and
information booth. This event aims to encourage and empower
young people to make a difference by getting involved in
charitable causes like Nothing But Nets. |
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Thursday,
July 24, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Nothing But
Nets Faith Leaders’ Event and Breakfast
(University of
Indianapolis, Schwitzer Student Center) |
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Nothing But
Nets will gather with United Methodist leaders and community
members to discuss current issues and threats posed by
malaria and to pray for children and families who suffer
from the disease. United Methodist Bishop Thomas Bickerton
will lead a discussion focusing on opportunities for the
local faith community to get involved in Nothing But Nets
and the fight against malaria. |
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Thursday,
July 24, 7:30 p.m.
Nothing But
Nets In-Arena Event with the Indiana Fever
(Conseco Field
House, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis) |
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During their
home game against the Minnesota Lynx, the Indiana Fever will
host a Nothing But Nets in-arena night to bring players and
fans together to fight malaria. The night’s activities will
include a Nothing But Nets booth on the arena’s main
concourse, a PSA promotion, and a Fever’s web site feature.
This is one of many in-arena events occurring as part of the
WNBA’s partnership with Nothing But Nets. |
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