This Walk Is Happening VERY Early At Kite Beach To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health Issues
Mental Health awareness is being brought to attention in the UAE with Darkness Into Light walks happening in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi on May 6.
The event began in Ireland in 2009 and has now spread worldwide with walks taking place in more than 100 venues including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, China, U.K and now right here in the UAE.
Irish charity Pieta House has partnered with the Al Jalila Foundation.
The aim of the walk is to raise funds and awareness for mental health.
The Al Jalila Foundation is fully funded by donors and these funds are invested into medical research, education and treatment in the UAE.
The Al Jalila Foundation aims to bring awareness, reduce stigma and end discrimination against those with mental illness within the UAE.
The sunrise walk symbolises that there is light at the end of the darkness.
What can you do?
Get involved!
You can register for the Dubai or Abu dhabi walk here. Registration is AED 100 for adults, AED 60 for 12-17 yrs and free for kids.
The 5K walk takes place on Saturday May 6 at 4.30am starting at Kite Beach, Dubai as crowds will walk together as the sun rises finishing in front of the Burj Al Arab. McGettigan’s Madinat Jumeriah will be providing a coffee morning for all attendees after the walk.
For our Abu Dhabi friends the walk is taking place at the Nation Riviera Beach Club, Corniche also at 4.30am, and St Regis Hotel will be providing refreshments on the beach for all attendees after.
