Zayed Sports City to host charity sports relay in January

12-hour sporting fest will raise awareness and funds for

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Abu Dhabi, November 21, 2012: Zayed Sports City, one of the region’s premier sporting venues, will host a 12 hour sports relay next year to help raise money for charity.

The fund-raising event will take place under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Sheikha Saif Mohammed Al Nahyan, wife of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on January 26.

Bringing together sports fanatics as well as with groups of friends and family members from around the capital, the 12-hour event will aim to raise more than 200,000AED for Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charity that grants children with life threatening illness the chance to live their dreams.

The foundation is also supported and chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Sheikha Saif Mohammed Al Nahyan.

Barry Bremner, General Manager at Zayed Sports City said: “The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a fantastic cause that deserves the support of all of us here in Abu Dhabi.

“As a sports facility that sits at the heart of this community, we feel strongly about giving back to those in need.

“We hope that by bringing people together for a sporting marathon we will help raise awareness and vital funds for Make A Wish

“This event is designed so that anyone can take part and contribute to a worthy charity. We would urge the whole community to come out and support it.”

Hani Al-Zubaidi, CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE echoed the sentiment.

“The event is a unique way to raise money to support us in granting special wishes for children living with a life threatening condition while they endure difficult times,” he said.

“We are delighted to partner with Zayed Sports City and become the charity benefactor for the relays and anticipate the event will be a tremendous success."

Registrations are now open and costs 200AED. All participants are required to raise a minimum of 1000AED in personal sponsorship before taking part in the event.

All sponsorship proceeds will be donated directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

For all event information and to register for participation, go to www.zsc.ae .