Media Release
Ajman, Jan 29: In its endeavour to bring communities together from all over U.A.E. while also encouraging healthy lifestyle and fitness, the 08th GMC Ajman Fun Run under the theme “Your Health Matters” will be hosted at 8.30 am on February 10 in the grounds of Gulf Medical University, Ajman. This social event has been conducted regularly for the past seven years and is open to families, kids and special needs children to participate in the event.
Besides the 7 km run for men and ladies, 3 km run for boys and girls (under 12 years), 3 km run for special needs children, 7 km run for corporate teams, other fun activities such as aerobics demonstration, cycling studio demonstration, face painting, baloon folding, kick boxing, karate will also be held during the event. Special arrangements will be made for all the special needs participants.
Trophies and special prizes will be awarded to the winners of all the events. All the participants will receive a free t-shirt and a certificate of participation. The grand event will be flagged off by the founder president of Thumbay Group, Thumbay Moideen.
The 08th GMC Ajman Fun Run is being sponsored by GMC Hospital, Ajman. Ever since its inception GMC Hospital, Ajman, UAE has been committed to cater the best medical treatment to the local community, regional and international patients. It has come a long way to establish and identify itself as a world class healthcare institution by offering affordable medical services to the people of United Arab Emirates and the rest of the world. It’s a first ever 250 bedded multi-specialty private teaching hospital which handles 1200 OPD patients a day. GMC Hospital, Ajman is a well known international brand with over a decade of expertise in modern healthcare. It also believes that the healing process is as much about personal care as medical attention. Needless to say, GMC Hospital Ajman is the world class healthcare destination in the United Arab Emirates.
The 08th GMC Ajman Fun Run is supported by Gulf Medical University and Ajman Police. Gulf Medical University (GMU) is fully recognized as an institution of excellence imparting Higher Education by the Ministry of Higher Education, U.A.E. offering high quality healthcare and training - Bachelor’s, Master’s and Residency Programs in the fields of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Therapy etc. This is the only university in the region which offers admissions to both genders of all nationalities. The University has infrastructure and facilities which are on par with some of the established medical schools in the world. With a perfect blend of capable faculty from all across the world and a well equipped infrastructure, the students will acquire the best from the world to hone their skills and knowledge.
The much touted Ajman Fun Run is organized by Body & Soul Health Club & Spa, a Leisure and Hospitality Division of the Thumbay Group which is dedicated to the pursuit of improved well being and lifestyle. It is the latest health club in line of expansion of Thumbay Group with the multi-facilities which are on par with the European standards of health clubs. The Health Club and Spa which is first of its kind in Ajman is one stop destination offering extensive sports, recreation, fitness, health, social and youth programs. Active programmes include team sport competitions, leagues, swim lessons, squash and tennis lessons, a special Kid’s Club, club’s own “Achieve” fitness program, yoga, karate and aerobics classes. The club also conducts regular social and educational programs for children and adults.
For more details/registrations for the GMC Ajman Fun Run please visit our website at www.body&soulhealthclub.com. Forms for participation in the Fun Run can be collected from Body & Soul Health Club & Spa, Ajman – Tel : 06 - 7430755, Dubai – 04 -2580303, and Sharjah – 06-5540080. Forms duly filled may be emailed to info@bodyandsoulhealthclub.com or faxed to 06 7430 655, 06 7431222, 06 5540080, 04 2580303.