DOHA, 29 JANUARY 2015: The Dolphin Energy Doha Dash 2015 will donate a percentage of all registration fees to a new playground for the Shafallah Center.
The Doha Dash, now in its third year, is taking place at Losail International Circuit on 10 February, as part of Qatar National Sport Day. It is firmly established as one of the most popular events in the Doha sporting calendar, offering something for everyone with a 5km race for those aged 12 and over, a 3km run for participants over 8, a 1km run for kids aged 5 to 12, and a 1km ladies walk.
Dolphin Energy have announced that a percentage of each registration for the event will be pledged towards the Shafallah Center, and will help build a playground for its students.
The Shafallah Center, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, is a center of excellence in Qatar that provides comprehensive educational, medical, rehabilitation, social, vocational and recreational services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders and their families. Mr. Adel Ahmed Albuainain, General Manager, Dolphin Energy, said: “Dolphin Energy is proud to announce that the Doha Dash will support the Shafallah Center for the second year.
“The Doha Dash was created to support the vision behind Qatar National Sport Day, encouraging citizens and residents of Qatar to lead a healthy and physical lifestyle.
” The Shafallah Center provides services and care to both Qatari and expatriates and currently has around 720 students who receive daily support free of charge. Through the commitment of a dedicated team of professionals, and working in close collaboration with parents and families, the center delivers a continuation of care for its students that goes far beyond their graduation from Shafallah.
Its mission exceeds providing services to families of children and adults with special needs. Research and studies are also conducted for the purpose of finding out the causes of disabilities and ways to prevent it and to provide community awareness on dealing with those with special needs. Mohammed Al-Sada, Managing Director, Shafallah Center said, “The Doha Dash has chosen to pledge a donation toward the Shafallah Center for the second year.
“The 2015 event will raise money toward a new playground which we are building for our children. It is a great cause and will be a wonderful new addition to our existing facilities. “Thank you to everyone involved in the Doha Dash, and of course to Dolphin Energy who have chosen to pledge their donation to us.”
Registration for the event is now open at www.dohadash.com
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