ADCB has partnered with Al Jalila Foundation since 2014 to help raise funds for breast cancer research. Al Jalila Foundation is a non-governmental organization established under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of transforming lives through medical education and research.
The Al Jalila Foundation Research Centre is the UAE's first independent multi-disciplinary medical research centre, which brings together local and international biomedical researchers and scientists to address the UAE's most prevalent health challenges, including breast cancer. In the UAE, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and studies show that women here are being diagnosed 10 years younger than elsewhere in the world. Located in Dubai Healthcare City, the state-of-the-art research centre focuses on local research to address the unique demographics of the UAE. It drives the national dialogue around the importance of medical research and inspires medical breakthroughs to improve lives in the UAE, and beyond.
For more information, please visit www.aljalilafoundation.ae and www.brestfriends.org
The Abu Dhabi Striders is a Not-For-Profit running group that presents 'free' running session on most days of the week across Abu Dhabi.
Each year, in collaboration with Gulf Multi Sport, flagship running events are held including the ADCB Zayed Sports City 5&10K runs in October, January and March and the Abu Dhabi half-marathon and 10K run in November. The October run is earmarked for breast cancer awareness, and proceeds raised by this run are donated to charity.
ADCB began its association with The Abu Dhabi Striders in 2011. With the support of ADCB, the Abu Dhabi Striders' events have grown year-on-year by an impressive 15% on average, as Abu Dhabi residents have actively embraced the need to improve levels of fitness and general health awareness over recent years.
To find out more the Abu Dhabi Striders, please visit www.abudhabistriders.com