On April 28, 2007, Betsy Kingston, Barry Johnson, Matt Murphy, Eric Adams, and John Schultz, of the Denver University School of Business, organized a volleyball tournament fundraiser to bring awareness to and raise funds for the battle against malaria. In total, over 90 people, comprising 12 teams who were dressed up in theme-inspired costumes, participated in the day-long event in 85 degree temperatures after it having snowed only four days earlier (typical Midwest weather!!). Despite the fun-filled festivities, which included bar-b-queing, beverages and laughs, the seriousness of the plight caused by malaria did not wring hollow. If nothing else, all who attended left the event with the awareness that malaria is not a disease that has been defeated worldwide…at least not yet! Netting Nations thanks all the business students at Denver University, particularly those of Dr. Joan Winn’s Management class, who made this a great event that raised over $400 for the purchase and distribution of insecticide treated mosquito nets.

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