Emirates Foundation's 'Takatof' volunteers to lend a helping hand at 14th Abu Dhabi Terry Fox Run

Takatof's 50 volunteers will be playing a pivotal role in handling an expected 12,000 Run participants, alongside seventy other registered volunteers. Maytha Al Habsi, Director of Takatof commented: "We are excited to take part and to contribute to such an important charitable humanitarian cause.

"Our volunteers are especially keen to participate because proceeds will benefit local cancer research. Participation will also help them develop their overall sense of social responsibility and community spirit. We look forward to a long term and mutually beneficial collaboration with all chapters of the Terry Fox Run in the UAE."

TFR is an annual event which is held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Run aims to raise money to fund innovative cancer research projects conducted by the Faculty of Medicine at the UAE University in Al Ain.

The day's programme will include a live performance from local Canadian band 'The Empty Quarter', as well as a mini-show by the Abu Dhabi Falcons Ice Hockey Team and a quick cardio routine as a pre-Run warm-up.

The Run will kick off from the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort car park to the Khaleej Al Arabi Road (30th Street) and back. People can walk, run, roller-blade or skateboard, and the course is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, but cycling will not be permitted due to safety precautions. Registration begins at 8am and the Run itself will start at 10am. Participants are encouraged to arrive early, to enjoy the live programme and refreshments. Parking will be extremely limited, so participants are encouraged to use public transportation or walk over to the site.

Cheque donations can be made payable to 'Abu Dhabi Terry Fox Run' and sent to Sultan International Holding, PO Box 3486, Abu Dhabi, UAE.