Hurricanes Join MALAIKA FOR LIFE Campaign
Aug. 18, 2010
CORAL GABLES –
The University of Miami women’s soccer team announced today that it will team up with the MALAIKA FOR LIFE charity in an effort to raise funds to battle malaria in Africa.
The not-for-profit organization, spearheaded by UM alum Kristen Kenney, provides malaria relief and empowers vulnerable communities through the sale of African produced bracelets. Each bracelet sold provides income for crucial malaria medication and helps sustain a viable income for the women who create the bracelets.
“So many of our soccer alumni are doing well in life since graduation and Kristen is the most recent to share her passion with us,” said head coach Tricia Taliaferro. “The simple concept of her organization makes you stop and put things in perspective and anxious to help immediately.”
With the help of UM soccer team, MALAIKA FOR LIFE has created Scoring Goals to Save Lives. The initiative will see the soccer program donate $10 for every goal scored by the ‘Canes this season.
“I am extremely thankful to have the support of my alma mater, the University of Miami, and the women’s soccer team,” said Kenney. “This is an incredible opportunity for MALAIKA FOR LIFE as well as for the student athletes to play a role in creating positive change in the world! I look forward to kicking off the soccer season in a big way by saving lives and empowering communities, one goal and one bracelet at a time! Go Canes!”
For more information on the MALAIKA FOR LIFE model or to make a donation of your own, click here.
Taliaferro added, “Everyone involved in the soccer program from players, coaches, trainers and administrators will be wearing a bracelet to remind us there is something greater than ourselves and to focus on giving to those in need. We are grateful to have the opportunity to bring awareness to Kristen’s MALAIKA FOR LIFE organization.”
The Hurricanes will don their new bracelets when they open the 2010 season this Friday, Aug. 20 in Gainesville, Fla. as they take on the 11th-ranked Florida Gators at 7 p.m.
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