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How a quirky online 'Pizzamas' tradition raised over $1.6 million for maternal healthcare in Sierra Leone

Photo: Hannah Busing / Unsplash
What started as an internet meme featuring author John Green has evolved into a massive annual charity campaign run by the 'Nerdfighter' community. This year's 'Pizzamas' merchandise sales are funding vital healthcare infrastructure and training to help drastically reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.
What started as an internet meme featuring author John Green has evolved into a massive annual charity campaign run by the ‘Nerdfighter’ community. This year’s ‘Pizzamas’ merchandise sales are funding vital healthcare infrastructure and training to help drastically reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.