Kick It To Malaria in Minnesota

2009 April 18

by Brian Quarstad

Kick It To Malaria in MN
A Malaria No More Fundraising Event

Please join us in celebrating World Malaria Day (April 25th) by playing soccer — kicking it to malaria — and raising funds for bed nets to help with malaria prevention.

We will get together at 7201 West 83rd Street in Bloomington, MN on Saturday April 25th from 11am-1pm to play some soccer and learn about malaria and how we can help.

• To participate in a soccer game, each player will be asked to donate $10 (the cost of a bed net). All players must be 18 years of age and older. Games will be non-competitive and we will divide into teams that day. Please bring a black and a white t-shirt.
Take along your friends and families to enjoy a day at the park. Playground equipment and basic park amenities will be available for families. Spectators are asked to bring their own seats for their comfort.

• Interested participants and spectators are invited to also stay for a postgame potluck/tailgate.
Those who wish to participate in the potluck/tailgate can RSVP and sign up to bring a dish with Rochelle at rochelle_agg@yahoo.com. No alcohol is allowed at the park.

Event Details:
Kick It To Malaria in MN
Saturday April 25, 2009, 11am-2pm (Soccer Games from 11am-1pm; Potluck/Tailgate from 1pm-2pm)
7201 West 83rd Street Bloomington, MN

If you plan on attending, please RSVP at: http://KickItToMalariaMN.eventbrite.com

Malaria kills 3,000 children a day and takes nearly 1 million lives every year in Africa. It is a preventable and treatable disease, however, poverty impedes access to treatment and bed nets for prevention.

All funds raised during this event will be donated to Malaria No More (www.malarianomore.org)