Malaika For Life Founder Kristen Kenney Granted Miami Hero Award

Online, July 29, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Miami, FL (July 29, 2010, 2010) - Kristen Kenney, founder of MALAIKA FOR LIFE (www.MALAIKAFORLIFE.org) has been awarded Ocean Drive's "Miami Hero" award for her philanthropic efforts to fight malaria and dedication to saving lives and empowering communities one bracelet at a time.

The award, which seeks to honor Miami natives who are making a difference in their communities and beyond, includes a $2500 donation to MALAIKA FOR LIFE and the opportunity for the organization's signature "save a LIFE" bracelets, to be featured and sold at The Limited in Dadeland Mall.

"I am honored and grateful to both Ocean Drive and The Limited for this opportunity to share my knowledge about malaria and to introduce MALAIKA FOR LIFE to hundreds of new, fresh faces," remarked Kenney.

The event will take place on Tuesday, August 10th from 6pm- 9pm at The Limited in Dadeland Mall. During the festivities, Kenney will join NYC fashion designer Jodi Arnold as she reveals her exclusive line. To attend, RSVP at TheLimited.com.

For more information on Kristen Kenney, MALAIKA FOR LIFE, or to set up an interview, please contact:
Kristen Tischhauser, Kristen[at]SmartGirlsConsulting.com.

About MALAIKA FOR LIFE
Founded in 2009 by malaria survivor Kristen Kenney and financial advisor Anna Wascher, MALAIKA FOR LIFE (www.MALAIKAFORLIFE.org) is dedicated to saving lives and empowering communities, ONE bracelet at a time. Proceeds from every bracelet purchased provide life-saving medication to a child with malaria. For the widows and HIV-positive women who craft the products, the organization provides a sustainable income that in turn facilitates economic development for their local Tanzanian community.