Sat. 11 May. 2019
Abu Dhabi, AE
Registration closed
Support our cause
Mental Health
Al Jalila Foundation
Event description
Equipped with an urge to help those most vulnerable, Darkness into Light UAE is a unique voluntary initiative striving to improve the quality of life for those suffering in darkness, through the alleviation of stigma around mental health, and identification or provision of accessible, effective and appropriate support services. The Darkness into Light walk is a very special experience as it highlights the power of communities who support each other.
Mental health has been ranked as one of the most pertinent public health issues at present, evident on a global scale. The World Health Organisation has identified the rise of mental health disorders as cause for significant concern, citing the probability that current growth rate for depression, as an example, will result in it comprising 15% of all illnesses by 2020. Together, walking into the sunrise, we stand against stigma and for the promotion of hope, understanding and acceptance for the future. Join us as we walk with the rest of the world on May 11th to raise awareness for Mental Health.
As a result of the incredible support we have received from our UAE community to date, we are now able to facilitate a price reduction for this year's event so that it is more accessible to all. We would also like to encourage you to make a donation as all donations will be redirected toward sponsoring t-shirts for people in our community who may not be financially able to register for this event but wish to join us on the morning of May 11th.
Mental health has been ranked as one of the most pertinent public health issues at present, evident on a global scale. The World Health Organisation has identified the rise of mental health disorders as cause for significant concern, citing the probability that current growth rate for depression, as an example, will result in it comprising 15% of all illnesses by 2020. Together, walking into the sunrise, we stand against stigma and for the promotion of hope, understanding and acceptance for the future. Join us as we walk with the rest of the world on May 11th to raise awareness for Mental Health.
As a result of the incredible support we have received from our UAE community to date, we are now able to facilitate a price reduction for this year's event so that it is more accessible to all. We would also like to encourage you to make a donation as all donations will be redirected toward sponsoring t-shirts for people in our community who may not be financially able to register for this event but wish to join us on the morning of May 11th.
Sponsors
Location
- Venue
- Emirates Palace
- City
- Abu Dhabi
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
Walk
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Darkness into Light 2019 | Abu Dhabi
Sat. 11 May. 2019
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03:45
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5 km
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Registration
- Registration open
- Wed. 6 Mar. 2019
- Registration close
- Fri. 10 May. 2019 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes and teams
- Refund policy
- Fees are non-refundable.
Practical info
- Walks
- Walk information
- Race pack collection
- TBA
- Transport to start
- Own transport to and from start & finish.
- Transport from finish
- Own transport to and from start & finish.
Course / track / circuit
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Support stations
- Hydration stations at start-, finish-, and half-way point.
Facilities & services
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
- Toilets
- Changing rooms
- Showers
Timing & certification
- Timing
- No timing
- Certificate
- No certificates
- Medals
- No medals
- Trophies
Documents
Last updated: Wed. 24 Apr. 2019 18:15 +0400
Walk
Darkness into Light 2019 | Abu Dhabi
- Distance
- 5 km
- Start date
- Sat. 11 May. 2019
- Start time
- 03:45
- Start location
- Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi (AE)
- Finish location
- Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi (AE)
- Age categories
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0-11/ 12-17/ 18-99- Team categories
- / 0-99
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Company
- Darkness Into Light
- Phone
- +971 056 3315660
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.darknessintolight.ie
Charity
- Goal
- Mental Health
- Through
- Al Jalila Foundation