Charity performance in aid of sick children to raise AED 500 thousand

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H.E. Sheikh Nayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, along with H.E. Dr. Khairi Al Oraidi, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine, attended the Abu Dhabi performance. 'The Abu Dhabi and Sharjah performances had a great turn out and was a huge achievement,' said Tanya Zabaneh Hourani, Chair, PCRF-Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Nahyan delivered a speech and acknowledged the great efforts of the PCRF, ensuring the publics commitment towards the PCRF's noble mission. Sheikh Nahyan also commended the inspiring performance by El- Funoun. In addition, he thanked the supporters of the event and both the UAE Red Crescent and the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage who extended their help and support for this noble cause.

Mr. Steve Sosebee, Founder and CEO of PCRF presented a plaque to Sheikh Nahyan, thanking him for his immense support and also extended thanks to the PCRF chapter in Abu Dhabi for their hard work putting the events together. Mr. Sosebee told the audience to spread awareness of the PCRF and support its noble missions by opening their hearts to help children in need.

'This event aims at introducing the PCRF to the UAE community. We hope to build public awareness of the PCRF's righteous cause and its many humanitarian programs. We all have an obligation to humanity and we must not ignore what is happening around us' Said Mrs. Hourani.

'All proceeds of the PCRF events will go to support the charitable programs being implemented by the Foundation in various countries of the Middle East. The charity events were dedicated to covering the transportation, living, and rehabilitation expenses of children who are sent abroad to get free specialized medical care.

Elaborating on the performance, Mrs. Hourani said that the groups' members felt El-Funoun newest performance Raqsit Shamis 'Dance of the Sun' which is inspired by timeless Arab-Palestinian Heritage. 'This was a beautiful way to depict the different aspects and struggles of everyday Arab life. We highly admire the El-Funoun dance group, who were established in 1979 and we are proud and honored that they performed for us,' said Mrs. Hourani

Mrs. Hourani highly appreciated H.E. Sheikh Nahyan's initiative to patron the event. She also is grateful to all the sponsors, Al Qudra Holdings, Etihad Airways, Rotana Group, ALGECO, NSCC, Viola Public Relations, Bin Salem Trading and E-stock Brokerage; to name few.