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Gaza-bound convoy leaves U.K.

The Real News' Lia Tarachansky reports on the Viva-Palestina land convoy en route to Gaza.

Malaria Bites! A benefit concert

Apr 24 2010 - 8:00pm

Location

University of Winnipeg - Convocation Hall
515 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg
Canada
49° 53' 24.4392" N, 97° 9' 12.1284" W

Did you know that Malaria is the leading cause of Death in children under 5 in Africa?

Did you know that Malaria kills more children than AIDS, TB or any other disease?

Did you know that Malaria kills one child every 30 second?

Did you know ONE treated bed net PROTECTS a LIFE?

BUT mostly, did you know YOU could SAVE a LIFE for just $7?

In honour of World Malaria Day on April 25, join the Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Issues Program with the University of Winnipeg Global College for an unforgettable night of music to benefit the Canadian Red Cross Malaria Program on April 24th, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.)

Contact name: 
Jennifer Montebruno

Eyes in Gaza with Dr. Mads Gilbert

Jan 18 2010 - 7:00pm
Feb 5 2010 - 10:00pm

Location

Multiple, universities across Canada Various
Canada
34° 23' 58.794" N, 118° 54' 10.5048" W

"The boy with the destroyed brain did not need anaesthetic; he could no longer feel anything. The other lay in an artificial coma with intravenous anaesthetic agents to soften the pain and allow the ventilator to work without resistance from the boy's own breathing. A large bandage covered both his eyes. He could not see anyway. He was already blind.

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