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Tanzania: NBA Star Stephen Curry Heads to Tanzania for Charity

In a few weeks, NBA star Stephen Curry will travel to Tanzania to support the United Nation's Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign in its global fight against malaria. Straight off a record-breaking season with the Golden State Warriors, Curry will visit a refugee camp and distribute insecticide-treated mosquito nets that keep refugees safe from malaria.

According to a release, Curry will also meet with officials from the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Republic of Tanzania Ministry of Home Affairs, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the Tanzania Red Cross Society to learn about the humanitarian efforts there.

"Nothing But Nets is saving lives with the help of fans and supporters across the United States," said Curry. "I have been involved with this important cause for several years and I hope that this trip can help raise awareness about this deadly disease and encourage others to get involved."

Earlier this year, Curry announced his "Three for Three Challenge" to raise money for Nothing But Nets and fight malaria in Africa. It involved donating three life-saving bed nets for every three-pointer he made during the NBA season. Curry then broke the NBA record for three pointers made in a single season.

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