Over 9000 people across 3 countries ran to the beat of a healthy heart at the Be Young at Heart Marathon
The world heart day 10 k run was flagged off officially at Zabeel park Dubai by HE Saeed Al Tayir, CEO of Community Development Authority and Ms Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare. It was a horizontal pan unit activation across 10 locations in 3 countries.
We had a whopping 9498 participants and the event was supported by many sponsors like Aster Hospitals, Aster Clinics and Pharmacy, Medcare among others.
The event was a roaring success and hopefully, it will initiate many to take their first steps towards a healthier heart.
Total no of participation across all geographies: 9498
Total no of locations that conducted the marathon: 10
Total no of countries: 3
Total no of volunteers involved: 498
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