Why does this matter?

Today as you read this post, you're most likely one of the lucky people who are fortunate enough to live in a country that is malaria free.  But sadly, many fellow human beings go without such luxuries.  Many people fight a daily battle against something that threatens to take their lives and the lives of those they love.  For all of the perceived differences that people and societies try to claim that groups of humans have between each other, at the end of the day we are all of the same family.  No matter what ideological, cultural, and religious view point we may hold, there is one realization that transcends all ideologies: the compassion to care for our fellow man in times of sickness and sadness.  I believe everyone has this compassion in their heart.  If it weren't for this deep seeded drive and caring within our human species, I would argue that we would have not evolved into the creatures we are today.  The thought that the main victim of malaria are children personally brings me such sadness.  It hurts to know that main victim of this scourge re the most innocent of our species.  in moments like these, I think of all of the potentially brilliant souls whose lives were extinguished so early.  I can't help but think of what they might have become, one of them could have been the next great Einstein, one of them could have become a great father, or mother.  All of this leaves me with a conviction that drives me to do something to stop this. If even just one person becomes inspired by this to help solve the problem, I will be happy knowing that.