We have some exciting news for the holidays we want to share a bit early... The Insect Shield team has made a decision to donate the money we normally spend on holiday gifts to the Cacique Isaias Rodriguez Memorial Anti Malaria Project.
So, instead of receiving cards and chocolates this year, we are pleased to let you know that a donation has been made on your behalf to help reduce the rate of malaria infection amongst the indigenous people, Ye'kuana and Sanema, who are the exclusive residents of the upper section of the Ventuari River - the Alto Ventuari - in Amazonas State, Venezuela.The Cacique Isaias Rodriguez Anti-Malaria Project with the support of AMURTEL (an international relief organization) delivers Insect Shield-treated mosquiteros (specially designed bed-nets for use with hammocks) to indigenous people who live in Amazonas State, Venezuela. Mosquiteros have proven to be the most effective means of protection against the spread of malaria in Amazonas. They also help protect against Chagas disease, another dangerous insect-spread disease that is on the rise in the area.
In recent years the Alto Ventuari region of the Amazon basin has experienced a deadly rise in the number of malaria infections. Both the Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum type of malaria are present. Up to 50% of the infections in the Alto Ventuari are caused by the P. falciparum organism, the most dangerous form of malaria. P. falciparum often leads to the rapid death of the victim.
The indigenous people of Amazonas are some of the poorest in the country and often live in physically isolated communities, far from medical services. Malaria can strike any person exposed to an infected mosquito, but it is young children and pregnant women who are most likely to die of the disease.
We think you will agree that the holidays are always a good time to reflect on additional ways we can help others in need. Perhaps your holiday plans could also include ways to support this project? For more details visit, http://web.me.com/canukcanoe/The_Cacique_Isaias_Rodriguez_Anti-Malaria_Project/Welcome.html
Thank you all for your support of Insect Shield in 2009. We look forward to a successful 2010.
Kind regards,
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| Haynes Griffin CEO |
Richard Lane President |
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