GLOBAL "DUNK MALARIA" PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP ELIMINATE MALARIA WORLDWIDE
| WHAT: | A press conference to announce the United Nations New York Office of Sport for Development and Peace support for the official "Dunk Malaria" kick off on Wednesday, March 15 at the New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks game at Madison Square Garden, when fans in attendance will be invited to dunk into a mini-basket passed around the arena to show their support. This is the inaugural "Dunk Malaria" event for Malaria Action Day on Sunday, March 19. Dunk Malaria was conceived by Hedge Funds vs. Malaria to raise awareness and funds to eliminate Malaria around the world. More than a million people a year die from Malaria, most of them children living in Africa. The urgent goal is to have as many people as possible dunk a ball through a basketball hoop of any kind to raise awareness and funds for the cause. |
| WHO: | John Starks, former Knicks Star, Alumni Relations and Fan Development Adviser Lance Laifer, Founder of Hedge Funds vs. Malaria Dr. Djibril Diallo, Director, UN New York Office of Sport for Development and Peace |
| WHERE: | United Nations Headquarters Press Briefing Room 226 Enter on 46th and First Avenue |
| WHEN: | Tuesday, March 7 3:00 pm |
The UN New York Office of Sport for Development and Peace spearheads activities to demonstrate the power of sport to contribute to health, education, development and peace. The office rallies sports and cultural stars in support of these efforts, with special outreach to youth. For more information visit: www.un.org/sport2005
Hedge funds vs. Malaria is a partnership of the Hedge Funds community which seeks to encourage other communities and schools, charities, media and caring citizens to urgently address this dangerous disease through events, communication, education and fundraising. For more information visit: www.dunkmalaria.com
DUE TO U.N. SECURITY all press must RSVP to Ms. Karima Zerrou ( karima.zerrou@undp.org) by Monday, March 6 at 2 PM in order to ensure clearance to enter the building. Please provide your name, functional title, and the name of your media organization. You are requested to carry with you two forms of photo ID, one being your press/media ID. Please arrive at 2:00 pm to clear security and receive your UN grounds pass, which is required for admittance.