Bill Nighy Narrates Video For Tropical Diseases Campaign

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:45:00 +0000

Launched this week by the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases, the END7 campaign featuring Bill Nighy is dedicated to eliminating seven major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as a public health threat to poor communities by the end of 2020.

“I’m shocked by how much devastation these diseases cause. But what shocks me more is how simple the solution is. Pocket change to provide medicine that can help end not just one disease, but seven,” said actor and campaign sponsor Bill Nighy, who lends his voice to the campaign’s creative animated video.

NTDs infect one in six people worldwide, including 500 million children, and carry a higher health burden than malaria and tuberculosis.

Alyssa Milano Donates Birthday To Charity

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:30:00 +0000

Actress Alyssa Milano has written an article in the Huffington Post pledging her commitment to charity.

“As a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and the founding ambassador for the Global Network, I’ve traveled to the field and seen firsthand the devastation left behind by waterborne illnesses,” wrote the actress. "On these trips, I’ve run the gamut of emotions that range from mind-bending anger to heart-warming hope. Upon my return from the field, I count my blessings, and then as time passes, I become frustrated with myself that I’m not doing more to alleviate the pain of those I met on my journey.

“It is because of this very frustration that I decided to give up my birthday. I have everything I could ever want or need. All I want is to provide life-giving water for 10 communities, 500 families and 2,500 people. This is my Birthday wish. In lieu of spending money on a party or presents, I’m asking people to donate to my charity:water campaign and help make my wish come true.”

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Bill Nighy Narrates Video For Tropical Diseases Campaign

Alyssa Milano Donates Birthday To Charity