What:
Nothing But Nets, a grassroots campaign to prevent malaria, will host a series of events throughout the month of September, in Houston, TX as part of its national effort to raise money and awareness for malaria prevention. Malaria is a leading killer of children in Africa. The United Nations Foundation, The People of the United Methodist Church, the Office of Mayor Bill White, the Houston Dynamo, the Houston Rockets, the Houston Comets, and the Houston World Affairs Council will co-host several events, including a Malaria Boot Camp for youth, a faith leaders breakfast for area faith and lay leaders, and a Nothing But Nets in-stadium event with the Houston Dynamo.
On September 18, 2007, Mayor Bill White will host a press conference on the steps of City Hall to announce the city-wide commitment to combating malaria. Council Member Ada Edwards will join Houston Mayor Bill White to declare Sept. 17-Sept. 23, 2007 Nothing But Nets week in Houston.
Who: Bill White - Mayor of Houston; Richard Holbrooke - President and CEO; Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; former ambassador to Germany and the United Nations; Dikembe Mutombo - NBA Athlete, Houston Rockets, Dikembe Mutombo Foundation; Dwayne De Rosario - MLS Athlete, Houston Dynamo; Ada Edwards - Houston City Council Member; Oliver Luck - President and General Manager, Houston Dynamo; Janice Huie - Bishop, The People of the United Methodist Church; Thomas Bickerton - Bishop, The People of the United Methodist Church; Elizabeth McKee - Director, Nothing But Nets campaign
Local events:
Saturday, September 8, 7:30 p.m. CDT
Nothing But Nets In-Stadium Event with the Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium
(3100 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX, 77204)
The Houston Dynamo will host a Nothing But Nets in-stadium night to bring players and fans together to fight malaria. Activities will include pre-game and half-time presentations, auctions, contests, and more. This is one of many in-stadium events occurring this year as part of the MLS W.O.R.K.S. partnership with Nothing But Nets.
Tuesday, September 18, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT
Nothing But Nets Press Conference and Proclamation, Houston City Hall
(901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002)
Mayor Bill White will host a press conference, on the steps of City Hall, to announce the city-wide commitment to combating malaria. The Mayor and Council Member Ada Edwards will declare September 17-September 23, 2007 Nothing But Nets week in Houston.
Wednesday, September 19, 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CDT
Nothing But Nets Malaria Boot Camp for Youth
(Bellaire High School, 5100 Maple Street, Bellaire, TX 77401)
The World Affairs Council is hosting a malaria workshop for hundreds of local high school students to educate youth about malaria prevention, Nothing But Nets, and what youth can do to raise awareness in their communities. Health experts and professional athletes will participate in the event activities.
Thursday, September 20, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. CDT
Nothing But Nets Faith Leaders' Luncheon
(St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 2019 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77002)
Faith leaders from the Houston area will come together to pray for children and families who suffer from malaria and discuss the current issues and threats posed by this disease. The discussion will also focus on opportunities for the faith community to get involved in Nothing But Nets.
Friday, September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
World Affairs Council's Building Hope for Africa Series
(Westin Galleria Hotel, Galleria Ballroom, 5060 W. Alabama, Houston, TX 77056)
Nothing But Nets will participate in the World Affairs Council Building Hope for Africa series. This program will highlight Nothing But Nets, featuring keynote speaker, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and will focus on the current issues and threats posed by malaria as well as opportunities for various communities to get involved in the cause.
