April 5th marks World Swim Day, and The Against Malaria Group have come up with an easy way to raise money to fund their cause; buying inexpensive insecticidal nets and installing them over the beds of people in malaria-prone areas to repel the mosquitoes that spread the disease.

This cause hits close to home for Sudanese Supermodel – Alek Wek who is an avid supporter of this group and is sending out press releases to help raise awareness and funds for “Against Malaria”

How it works:

Each swimmer gets donations or pledges from friends, family, and strangers for each lap or time increment, and after their swim they collect the money for Against Malaria. “I mean, do it in a pool, the ocean, or your bathtub. People hold fancy dress swims, group swims, naked swims. It doesn’t matter how you do it, as long as you’re involved,” says Rob Mather who runs Against Malaria”. “If you can raise $1,250, I’ll net a whole bloody village just for you.”

It’s really easy, and something you can enjoy while helping a great cause; gather your friends and family for a fun time in the pool. Please remember Children in Africa die of Malaria every 30 SECONDS. Imagine how many children would have passed while you are swimming, and also how many children you could possibly save!

Against Malaria website – www.againstmalaria.com

- Wadami.