Get Activated With ING Activewear, Touch the World, and Innovative Fashion Designers to Fight Malaria and Save Lives in Africa
Life Changing Technology Has Initiated an International Campaign Against Malaria and Is Centered on a Product Called MOSKEETO Armor(TM)
(firmenpresse) - NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 01/11/12 -- It is time to get activated with some of today's most innovative fashion designers and help save lives in Africa. Did you know that in Africa, a child dies every 45 seconds from Malaria? Join the mission with , , and , all collaborating on a project that will help millions live a fuller life without fear.
There are more than 225 million cases of Malaria reported each year worldwide. This life-threatening disease is caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through bites of infected mosquitoes, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. ING Activewear created MOSKEETO Armor, a fabric that is mosquito repellent and certified for up to 50 washes! ING Activewear and Touch the World have teamed up with Guy Wood of 5001 FLAVORS, Lawrence Pizzi, and D. Barak Stribling to launch this product internationally through the . This life changing technology has initiated an international campaign against Malaria and is centered on MOSKEETO Armor. This MOSKEETO Armor holds the potential to save millions of lives across the world. Thanks to Touch The World (TTW), ING Activewear has been able to help distribute the MOSKEETO ARMOR to those in need in Africa.
February 16th marks the launch of the during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City. The event will spread awareness and raise funds to distribute this product to every soul living in an environment where Malaria is a risk factor. The fundraising event will feature unique collections from the aforementioned designers, as well as special musical guest performances, a live auction, raffles, and giveaways.
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If you can't make it to the event in New York City, you can show support by picking up your hoodie at or make a donation at . For every hoodie purchased through ING Activewear's website, ING Activewear will contribute by donating another hoodie to be sent to Africa to better someone's life.
If you are in the New York City area, head on down to Mood Fabrics starting on January 16th, located at 225 West 37th Street New York, NY, and take a picture with your Mood bag. BE OUR STAR and STEP in front of the Code Purple Event Step-and-Repeat. Then log onto , post your picture to the Wall, and immediately tell us why you are inspired by this campaign and should be at the event on February 16th in NYC! Winner must provide their own transportation to and from the event.
Join Code Purple Event in our mission of Covering, Protecting and Saving Lives. Let's work together to share this important and life-saving mission with the world.
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