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Malden Hero Honored by Revolution

The New England Revolution honored Malden resident Daniela Xavier and the memory of her daughter, former Malden High student Karina.

Photo (Courtesy of New England Revolution): Daniela Xavier, founder of the Chic by Karina foundation is recognized by for her contribution to the community at Gillette Stadium on April 30.

The New England Revolution honored Malden resident Daniela Xavier last Saturday at the Hero of the Match.

Xavier founded the Chic by Karina Foundation in memory of her daughter Karina, a former Malden High student who passed away after battling bone cancer in 2014. The foundation aims to honor her daughter by granting wishes of terminally ill children in both the U.S. and Brazil.

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The Revolution recognized Xavier before the match and she watched the game from the Putnam Club at Gillette Stadium.

Visit http://chicbykarinafoundation.org to learn more.

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To nominate a Hero of the Match for an upcoming New England Revolution home game, please visit: www.revolutionsoccer.net/community/hero-of-the-match

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