Gary Ginsberg and John Damonti Join Malaria No More Board of Directors

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Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:41pm EDT

Experts in Media and Philanthropy Determined To End Malaria Deaths by 2015

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Malaria No More welcomed two new
members of its Board of Directors this week as Gary Ginsberg, Executive Vice
President of Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs at News Corporation, and
John Damonti, President of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, joined in
support of the non-profit organization's mission of ending malaria deaths in
Africa by 2015. 

Malaria No More is determined to end malaria deaths and, along with the
broader malaria community, is building a strong coalition of allies to
champion the cause. The Board of Directors is comprised of leaders in the
fields of business, media, science and beyond--all leveraging their areas of
expertise to end the disease. Ginsberg and Damonti bring fresh perspectives to
the fight against malaria, ensuring that Malaria No More will continue to
maximize every opportunity to save lives through partnership, innovation and
relentless determination to end malaria deaths for once and for all. 

"John and Gary are joining Malaria No More team at a pivotal moment in the
fight against the disease," said Chairman of the Board Peter Chernin. "Global
momentum to end malaria has been building to a critical mass; John and Gary's
enthusiasm and expertise will help us reach a day where no child dies of
malaria."

Gary L. Ginsberg is the Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and
Corporate Affairs at News Corporation.  Mr. Ginsberg is responsible for
coordinating and executing the company's global marketing and investor
relations programs, in addition to overseeing corporate affairs, strategic
communications, and philanthropic efforts. 

John L. Damonti is the President of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation as
well as Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Company, a global bio-pharmaceutical company.  Mr. Damonti has more than 20
years of experience working in the areas of health policy, community relations
and philanthropy. In 1999 the Foundation launched SECURE THE FUTURE, a $150
million comprehensive public-private initiative that seeks to help alleviate
the HIV/AIDS crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.

About Malaria No More
Malaria No More is determined to end malaria deaths in Africa. In order to
provide universal access to malaria interventions in Africa by the end of
2010--the first critical step in ending malaria deaths by 2015--Malaria No
More leverages high-impact communications to engage the world, vital resources
to fuel the malaria fight and strategic investments to accelerate progress.
www.MalariaNoMore.org. 

MEDIA CONTACT:
Emily Bergantino / Malaria No More 646-884-7419 /
Emily.Bergantino@MalariaNoMore.org

SOURCE  Malaria No More

Emily Bergantino, Malaria No More, +1-646-884-7419,
Emily.Bergantino@MalariaNoMore.org
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