UAE: Bollywood star joins 10,000 residents walk for sustainability – wknd.
Dino Morea, who got here particularly for this occasion, stated that folks must develop into extra conscious of all-things-sustainability
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Lamya Tawfik
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Three years after their final one, the Lulu Walkathon was again on Sunday with practically 10,000 individuals collaborating within the 2km stroll together with Bollywood star Dino Morea.
The walkathon was in help of sustainability and was held at Safa Park, Dubai and at Kuwaitat in Al Ain. Salim MA, Director, Lulu Hypermarket Group stated that this was the most important turnout that that they had ever had within the walkathons.
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Yearly they deal with a special theme – beforehand the walkathons supported causes comparable to Diabetes and Breast Most cancers. Within the first one after a 3-year Covid hiatus, this walkathon is in help of the 2023 trigger declared by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan– sustainability.
“Lulu will donate Dh5 for each registered particular person and the cash can be given to the sustainability tasks organised by the federal government,” he stated including that the particular initiatives are but to be recognized.
Within the presence of Bollywood actor and health fanatic Dino Morea, Salim stated that folks normally comply with public figures and that he’s a celeb who occurs to even be a well being buff – “He walks, runs and lots of people comply with his way of life,” he added.
Salim MA
Dino, who got here particularly for this occasion, stated that folks must develop into extra conscious of all-things-sustainability. “I’m right here as a result of to start with it’s at all times good stroll and in addition, because the
UAE President has introduced this 12 months to be the 12 months of sustainability, Lulu has taken it upon themselves to encourage the motion and arranged this walkathon. Individuals want to concentrate on these matters,” he instructed Khaleej Instances.
“I’m right here to advertise this trigger and to encourage individuals to stroll and be match. The Lulu group contacted me and since many individuals are from the Indian diaspora, I used to be invited to advertise well being and health and hopefully encourage,” he stated.
“An enormous shout out to Lulu and an even bigger one to you for displaying up. It’s a walkathon! It’s good to remain match and be wholesome. Hold dancing, maintain transferring, smile, love you all!” stated Dino to the crowds that cheered loudly.
Emirati actor, entrepreneur and influencer Ahmed Al Hashimi stated that he was there as a result of he helps any occasion that has to do with health and sustainability – a trigger introduced by the UAE President. “Lulu invited me to be a part of their occasion and I used to be glad to be right here. It was nice to see my good pal Dino and everybody within the Lulu Group,” he stated including, “We had a tremendous time. I’ve by no means seen a crowed as massive as this.”
Following the walkathon, individuals had been handled to health and leisure comparable to Zumba, Samba dancers, African drummers in addition to youngsters’s actions. Many individuals got here with their associates and full households.
Christian Gerome, from the Philippines, who’s in grade 12, got here together with his whole household together with his grandmother who was visiting from the US. “I like strolling so when my dad urged that we come right here I stated sure. I’m form of a morning particular person too,” stated Christian Gerome Lopez Bailo.
Christian Geromen together with his household
“My son loves to participate in these sorts of actions, so I joined. I stroll quite a bit within the US as properly,” stated Pura Bilon, his grandmother whereas the youngest member of the household, 5-year-old, Laura Isabella Billon stated she does choose taking part in to strolling however when requested why she’s right here she answered: “As a result of they’re my household!”
Bushra Al Ali, Emirati from Ras Al Khaimah, took half within the walkathon along with her associates who additionally got here along with her from Ras Al Khaimah. “I’m already registered within the weightloss problem with RAK hospital so I got here right here to train,” she stated.
Egyptian resident, Nouran Hassan, stated that she wished to expertise a brand new problem as she by no means participated in a walkathon prior to now. Her pal Niveen Ezzeddin, additionally from Egypt, stated that she is attempting to be as wholesome as she will be able to. “We spend practically 9 hours sitting within the workplace. It’s actually not good for our again and our physique. If there’s an opportunity to maneuver, I take it, particularly with the solar up we’re getting our dose of Vitamin D too!” she stated.
Nouran Hassan and Niveen Ezzeddin
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