Cheryl Cole gives a dazzling smile as she arrives in Los Angeles. The Girls Aloud singer touched down in LA and almost looked surprised to see photographers waiting.
The 27-year-old was admitted to the hospital when she picked up the malaria virus following a trip to Tanzania with her dancer pal Derek Hough.
Cheryl is planning to become a charity ambassador to help fight malaria in Africa after her battle with the disease. Cheryl Cole speaks of her battle with Malaria, telling Piers Morgan it was ‘so scary’ to have picked up the life threatening bug.
Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transmitted from one person to another by the bite of infected mosquitoes, causing high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms and anemia. The parasites travel to the liver then on to the red blood cells. Malaria can be fatal within a few hours of the first symptoms.
Bob Steed, a full time humanitarian, arrived in Africa, eager to be of service to the children. He told his story, “I was asked to spend time in a makeshift tent hospital set up to care for malaria patients. It was very difficult to see people suffering through various stages of this illness, especially knowing that a simple mosquito net could have prevented this disease.”
“One wing of the hospital was set aside for children in the last stages of life. The assignment to hold the small, quivering hands of those children as they pass away is the toughest assignment in the humanitarian experience. You can take strength only from knowing that, at very least, they are no longer suffering.”
Charitable Organizations are partnering to provide the mosquito nets to prevent malaria.
At the cost of only $6, we can protect a Kenyan child from malaria by contributing to the Trivani Mosquito Net Fund.
The Trivani Foundation, a philanthropic arm of global product seller Trivani International, has partnered with Koins for Kenya to provide mosquito nets for children in the African country. Koins was created to reduce the catastrophic number of Kenya deaths by way of mosquito-borne Malaria.
Trivani’s Purpose is focused primarily on humanitarian aid in underdeveloped areas around the world. This focus is evident in everything they do, especially in the many humanitarian projects they have already implemented in areas such as Nepal, Kenya, and Cambodia.
Trivani is creating compassion through consumption. Children around the world are dying needlessly from starvation, malaria and inadequate water. Trivani is a company with a heart and soul that is creating a humanitarian army around the globe.
With Trivani, the giving doesn’t stop with mosquito netting, you can even sponsor a child – not a faceless statistic — but a real, specific child you’ll come to love – by providing the food, clothing, medicine, and education he or she needs to live a full and successful life.
Just like my friend, Don Enck said, “Together we can help spread the love.” We can make the world a better place, in whatever way suits us - whether it is with Mosquito Nets for African children, volunteering in our children’s class or simply smiling at a passer-by. Let’s take a step in improving the lives of those around us.
With Trivani, you have the opportunity to reach out to millions of people living in unhealthy and impoverished communities around the world.
Tell me your experiences of service, I’d love to hear!
August 18th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Linda,
Thank you for sharing how this company is working to change and improve the conditions in the world. It’s easy to find so many places that can be improved upon. There are so many unfortunate people all over. They’re right here in our own backyard with the homeless and abused. We have areas within our country that children are starving. And of course, there are many places in other countries that a little bit can go a long way to improving living conditions.
I’m glad that you have connected with a company that is doing something that touches your heart and the hearts of so many others. Thanks for the “plug’…yes, together we can help spread the love…
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August 18th, 2010 at 8:53 am
You’re welcome Don! You are a man truly spreading the love everywhere you go!
~Linda
August 18th, 2010 at 10:15 am
Linda,
It is difficult to see so many areas of the world that have loss and starvation. How rewarding it would be to save just one child from the grips of malaria or hunger. What a perfect way to give added purpose to our own life—by sharing with someone who doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from.
It is easy to focus on how slim my wallet seems to be. After reading your article, I realize how selfish that is. We have untold resources. You’ve found a phenomenal way to spread the love and pay it forward. Your service will be richly rewarded!
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August 18th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Dar~
It is awesome! I find it amazing how I was introduced to this sponsorship program, as I’ve said the Law of Attraction is real!
~Linda
August 18th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Linda that is an excellent concept. I had a friend who had Malaria many many years ago who had debilitating symptoms for years. It feels so good to support some of these causes.
I also love to see companies running these type of programs.There is still so much suffering in many parts of the world. Hey and I grumble about a computer problem!!
A great post Linda.
Sue
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August 18th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
I agree Sue! When we look around and see what is outside of our world, our perspective changes. I have always felt helpless. I remember telling my children when they weren’t eating all the food they dished up for themselves, “There are children starving in Africa!” It’s a joke now to hear kids say, “Send this to them.” I never saw any humor in it, but I had no way to make a difference. Now I do!
~Linda
August 19th, 2010 at 5:13 am
We become so immune to Cultures outside of our own sphere. I’m so glad that I can rely on you to prick my conscious to motivate me to do more for those in need. Thanks Linda.
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August 19th, 2010 at 6:21 am
Nelson~
Having said that, I’m happy that you feel motivated to look more at helping those in need!
My mother guilted me into many things, it was her way of motivation. We laugh about it now, but I don’t mean to guilt you into anything
August 19th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Hi Linda,
What an impactful reminder that we have nothing in our lives to complain about! I didn’t know this opportunity existed. How little it would take for us to save the life of one child! Thanks for the awareness.
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August 19th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Debbie~
I agree! This business was just recently created! It’s amazing to be a full-time humanitarian, taking care of others while I’m raising money for myself! I look forward to reading your latest post!
August 19th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Thank you for sharing this great article. A group of girls from our church were sharing a story with us about this very same thing in the winter and the kids got together and raised money for them. I will be sending this out to as many people as I can. I find it so said to hear, but what a beautiful blessing we can all make.
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August 20th, 2010 at 4:55 am
Julie~
I like hearing all the good that’s being done throughout the world! It’s especially fun to see the youth looking around and helping those in need.
August 20th, 2010 at 12:49 am
Isn’t it a shame that all that’s preventing some poor soul from catching malaria is a $6 mosquito net?
I’ve been sponsoring children through World Vision for over twenty years now and I love all the good work they are doing. The money is used to educate villages how to grow their own food, provide fresh water or anything else that they feel is needed in the community.
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August 20th, 2010 at 4:51 am
Sire~
It is a shame that an inexpensive mosquito net it not available! And I’m glad to hear that you’re spreading the wealth by sponsoring children! I’m glad to hear World Vision is a stable sponsorship program!
August 20th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
They’ve been going for many years and they always send updates so that I am constantly informed. They also send little gift cards that we can fill in personally for the child on special occasions. We also receive drawings and stuff from the child. It’s a great experience.
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August 20th, 2010 at 5:42 am
Hi Linda,
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Children in Need which is over here in the UK helps bring awareness and raises a LOT of money for this kind of thing.
I’m glad Cheryl recovered ok. It just shows what a bad disease it is even with the best medical support possible.
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August 20th, 2010 at 9:41 am
It’s fun to hear how you’re helping from all over the world! I’m glad you shared!
August 20th, 2010 at 6:00 am
Amazing how out of a personal adversity how one can totally turn it around. There are many things that can be done for Malaria even once one has contracted it. MSM when taken appropriately has amazing results. It is safe and low cost. I will look up a link and get back to you on this.
Of course having the Mosquito Nets to start is a simple yet effective way to prevent this disease from taking hold of so many lives.
Education and awareness are huge in addressing this and any issue.
Beautiful work and your organization are doing.
Faith
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August 20th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Thanks Faith! I’m anxious to read your most recent post! Even the title looks like you are living up to your name!
August 20th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Linda,
Thanks for sharing this and bringing awareness, to know that such a simple thing or a little bit of money can go a long way in helping others that are not so fortunate or have the resources that we at times take for granted. Enjoy your weekend and glad i found you on TSA.
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August 20th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Thanks Chris! I’m enjoying TSA too! And yes, we take so much for granted! I’m glad a friend introduced me to this opportunity~ now I can do something about it!
August 21st, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Hi Linda
I have known a few people who have suffered from malaria. My partner has been to Kokoda a few times and each time has to take malaria tablets. The kokoda track was rife with malaria when Australian soldiers went there to fight in the 40′s. They were so ill prepared all the malaria tablets disintegrated from the humidity and the soldiers had no protection. Your post has made me think about recently when I went through defense training with RAAF we were all given mosquito nets for our faces to protect from the mosquitoes in the training area where we were going. After the 4 weeks exercise most of us went back to our civilian lives and probably threw away the net. We could not hand it back in for health safety reasons. If only these nets could all be given to these children where they are really needed. I am going to follow that up and see what can be done with all the left over nets.
Belinda
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August 21st, 2010 at 5:58 pm
That’s awesome Belinda~
Thinking of a way to get the help over to those who need it! Good luck with that!
~Linda
August 22nd, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Hi again Linda
What a great program. I have a friend who visits Africa regularly setting up clinics and taking heaps of medicines and other much needed equipment that ppl here in Australia donate when he takes a team over there to assist with building projects and medical care in much needed areas.
Good on you for making us aware of this need.
Patricia Perth Australia
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August 22nd, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Thanks Patricia~
It’s great to be a part of this work just like your friend! I really like this program, I’m able to help significantly even with my limited medical condition, you know, MS!
August 25th, 2010 at 2:26 am
Thank you for that wonderful post Linda. It is great to know that there are companies out there doing something positive. Malaria, along with AIDS, is still one of the biggest killers in Africa. When I spent my time in Africa, the lack of education and resources was heartbreaking to see. But at the same time it was clear the smallest gesture can make a world of difference and your mosquito nets at $6 each are a prime example of this. Thank you for the reminder.
Louise
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August 25th, 2010 at 6:32 am
Louise~
I’m glad you read this post! I’ve never been to Africa, but hearing the news and what others have told me, I see we truly can make a difference!
~Linda
August 25th, 2010 at 5:20 am
Hi Linda,
it’s very humbling when we stop for a moment from our busy schedules and reflect on the lives of others. We may be in tough economic times however we are lucky enough to have safe healthy living conditions without the threat of such savage diseases. It’s an awesome service that this organisation is providing and I thank you for sharing this awareness.
In Health and Harmony
Toni
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August 25th, 2010 at 6:26 am
I agree Toni! No matter what difficulities we’re going through, at least we have safety and food! I will be forever grateful!
~Linda
August 25th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Oh, but we are so fortunate! Such a simple little gesture as a mosquito net to save lives and we grumble about the things that we do. I am grateful to knowledge like this so that I can keep my complaints to myself as what I have to bare is not nearly as tough as that which some endure. What a wonderful way to add purpose to our own life—by sharing with others who are less fortunate in the ways that we can not even begin to understand. Thanks Linda.
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August 25th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
I agree Holly! I’m amazed at how much I took for granted! I am grateful that I am able to be a full time humanitarian!
September 7th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
I am a child guardian of Trivani My wife and I sponsor two kids Linda and it has been awesome. Trivani is sponsoring children in many countries and here in the US they are sponsoring literacy center and battered women shelters. It is Amazing what we can do as a team. Thanks for sharing Linda you are amazing!
September 7th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Bart~
It’s you who is amazing!! You have helped me so much in Trivani! It really is a blast being a full time humanitarian!
Linda
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December 2nd, 2010 at 6:23 pm
This is great.
For $6 dollars lives can be saved.
Prevention is better than cure.
So, we must prevent malaria from spreading before it kills.
December 3rd, 2010 at 10:32 pm
I was just considering useful blog posts for that project research and my partner and i happened to stumble upon yours. Thanks for any helpful material!
December 31st, 2010 at 8:29 am
I like what Cheryl Cole doing is. I like her songs and all stuff from her, but I really admire singers who really concern about the health of the world. I think we all can aid Kenyans to get a netting and make their lives more pleasant.
January 1st, 2011 at 8:26 pm
I agree Daniel! It’s amazing what’s going on around the world! Like you, I think it’s awesome for people to reach out like Cheryl is!
Linda
October 2nd, 2011 at 4:47 pm
I really appreciate those people who are very concern to less fortunate people and share their blessings by means of helping them. You are right that many less fortunate children suffers malaria and poverty especially in Tanzania. Continue helping them and God will bless you more!
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October 5th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Olivia,
Yes, it’s amazing how spoiled we get and we don’t spend the time and money thinking of those with less!
Linda
October 25th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Amazing..! I just love reading this article. I really admire this organization in fighting up this disease cause its never really easy. I happy to know it and I support a thing such like this.
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May 17th, 2011 at 6:10 am
Zamri,
I can only imagine! I live such a comfortable life here, I’m sad about the suffering everywhere.
Linda
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July 15th, 2011 at 4:32 am
A person who told his story, “I was asked to spend time in a makeshift tent hospital set up to care for malaria patients. It was very difficult to see people suffering through various stages of this illness, especially knowing that a simple mosquito net could have prevented this disease.”
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July 19th, 2011 at 7:02 am
Malaria still exists? Thank God i don’t live in that part of the world. It’s a shame what’s happening there.
I’ll take a look at Triviani, $6 is not much to help some poor child.
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July 21st, 2011 at 6:49 pm
Martin,
It is amazing that it still exists isn’t it? So simple to avoid!
Linda
July 25th, 2011 at 6:24 am
Felt good that Cheryl Cole is supporting the fight against the Malaria but it seems very awful that unless and until no celebrity is affected these programs go unnoticed. $6 is really very small contribution for fight against malaria. People should always be forthcoming in such type efforts because their small gestures are enough to save a innocent life on the earth.
July 26th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Daniel,
I agree! It is amazing that celebrities have such an impact! Personally I fight Multiple Sclerosis and because of it, I’m sorry for them but grateful that a few celebrities have it!
Linda
July 28th, 2011 at 3:04 am
Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transmitted from one person to another by the bite of infected mosquitoes, causing high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms and anemia. The parasites travel to the liver then on to the red blood cells. Malaria can be fatal within a few hours of the first symptoms.Beautiful work and your organization are doing.
Faith to you………….
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July 28th, 2011 at 3:06 am
Thank you for that wonderful post Linda. It is great to know that there are companies out there doing something positive. Malaria, along with AIDS
August 11th, 2011 at 8:26 pm
There are so many people that need help, so many worthy causes out there, it’s hard to know where to start. I know every little bit helps, but I still feel guilty that I can’t help everyone.
August 12th, 2011 at 9:30 am
I feel the same way! I wish I could help everyone!
Linda
September 2nd, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Good for her, trying to help the poor people of Tanzania. But why did it even take a mosquito bite to make her realize that other people need help too? Anyway,the cases of malaria in some of the third world countries are a little disturbing, commonly in Africa. Although we do have a lot of groups that are already helping but it is never enough to conquer the virus, maybe just a little more help will get us over that hump.
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September 4th, 2011 at 7:16 am
Dennis,
It so true, we get caught up in our lives and don’t look beyone ourselves enough! It’s no different for the famous people than us!
Linda
September 20th, 2011 at 3:37 am
Your article is very useful.. This will be a great article to share in my seminar next week on how to prevent mosquito at house..
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October 3rd, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Malaria is a very old disease. During world war 2 many soldiers in asia died in malaria. And now they are common to Africa. Let’s support this young woman to help people who are a victims of this kind of disease.
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November 1st, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Many less fortunate people in Tanzania suffer from severe diseases like malaria that was carried by mosquitoes. They really need help in health care. Thanks Linda for this great info because my eyes was open and my heart as well to help them.
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November 22nd, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Most of the people in Tanzania in East Africa suffers Malaria, they really need Health Care assistance because they have no enough money to go to hospital. By the way glad to know about this Mosquito Netting, I hope all the people of Tanzania will have this kind of preventive stuff against mosquitoes.
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November 28th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Glad to hear about this Mosquito Netting it costs cheap but people in the Tanzania cannot afford this because they have no stable work especially those who are unfortunate.
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January 23rd, 2012 at 6:47 am
I wish there was a more efficient way to take care of this. I’m not saying $6 in and of itself is a lot, but I assure you, they aren’t going to be running out of mosquitoes any time soon. Improving general living conditions for the community would have a two-fold effect as it would also reduce the areas of stagnant water where the mosquitoes nest and breed.
It also makes me sad that this sort of thing has been going on for years and years, but it only becomes a big deal after someone in the spotlight is affected by it.
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