James Lambert, 2013 Community Director for JCI Southampton, shares his goals for the rest of the year:

"Since taking over as 2013 Communtiy Director my first priority has been to raise awareness of World Malaria Day which happens annually on 25th April. JCI is a proud sponsor of "Nothing But Nets" (visit www.jcinothingbutnets.com for more info) which is a global charity focused on providing mosquito nets to areas most affected by malaria.

One mosquito net can save up to 4 lives and JCI UK is aiming to save 1800 lives by buying 450 nets in 2013.  One net costs $10 which works out about £6.50 (less than 2 pints of beer!).  In Southampton we are keen to play a part in raising awareness of how parts of the world are affected by malaria and also to make a significant difference to a community by raising funds to buy 50 nets.

Any donation, no matter how big or small, will have a dramatic impact on the life expectancy in some of the poorest parts of the world.  To donate please go to www.crowdrise.com/jciunitedkingdom/fundraiser/JCISouthampton

In addition to time spent in relation to World Malaria Day I have also started planning other fundraising events to raise money and awareness for JCI Southampton's 2013 charity partner which is the Southampton Hospital Charity - our particular fundraising focus is to help the Cystic Fibrosis Ward of Southampton General Hospital. Please check our Events page or our Facebook page regularly for details of forthcoming events."