Students will develop ideas to raise money to buy bednets for children in Africa.
Ideas (from http://malarianomore.org/; showcased on American Idol) include:
1. Host a bake sale
2. Sell homemade “Bednet Certificates” for $10
3. Host a garage or book sale
4. Host a film screening
5. Partner with a local athletic team
6. Host a car wash
7. Host a bike-, run-, walk-, or swim-a-thon
8. Dress up like a mosquito and tell people why
9. Create a YouTube! video
10. Throw a bednet birthday party
11. Create a MySpace or Facebook page
12. Make T-Shirts
13. Host a lemonade stand
14. Host an expert (scientist, development worker, etc…)
15. Ask your teacher if you can do sidewalk chalk drawings about malaria
16. Host a talent show
17. Team up with a youth group, dance team, or scout troop
18. Purchase a bed net on someone’s behalf for their birthday or a holiday
19. Host an auction or raffle
20. Host a basketball, golf, hockey, volleyball, or tennis tournament
21. Find a corporate sponsor
22. Host an art exhibition