Organ transplant donors and beneficiaries take center stage at 4th Middle East Transplant Games
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More than 150 organ transplant donors and beneficiaries from 23 countries across the Middle East are competing at the Armed Forces Offices Club for the 4th Middle East Transplant Games (METG).
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the Supreme Chairperson of Family Development, the Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, the Chairwoman of the Council of Motherhood and Childhood and the President of the Family Development Foundation, METG, the largest sports gathering of organ transplant donors and beneficiaries, aims to raise public awareness about the importance of a healthy and active living post-transplant.
By competing in a variety of sport disciplines such as running, swimming, table tennis and bowling, participating organ transplant donors and those who have received an organ hope to showcase not just their athletic skills, but also educate the public the benefits of an active lifestyle.
"This year METG marks two important milestones. The event is being staged in Abu Dhabi for the first time, a testament to the unwavering commitment of the UAE's capital in promoting healthy living amongst nationals and residents, and, equally important, the games will witness participation of women, which will be another first for the region. In addition to exciting athletic competitions and activities, families can look forward to participate in a fun filled weekend with face painting, bouncy castle and other children's games," said Dr. Ali Al Obaidli, the Executive Director of the Medical Affairs Division in SEHA and President of the Congress of 13th Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation.
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Photo from 3rd Middle East Transplant Games
More than 150 organ transplant donors and beneficiaries from 23 countries across the Middle East are competing at the Armed Forces Offices Club for the 4th Middle East Transplant Games (METG).
Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the Supreme Chairperson of Family Development, the Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, the Chairwoman of the Council of Motherhood and Childhood and the President of the Family Development Foundation, METG, the largest sports gathering of organ transplant donors and beneficiaries, aims to raise public awareness about the importance of a healthy and active living post-transplant.
By competing in a variety of sport disciplines such as running, swimming, table tennis and bowling, participating organ transplant donors and those who have received an organ hope to showcase not just their athletic skills, but also educate the public the benefits of an active lifestyle.
"This year METG marks two important milestones. The event is being staged in Abu Dhabi for the first time, a testament to the unwavering commitment of the UAE's capital in promoting healthy living amongst nationals and residents, and, equally important, the games will witness participation of women, which will be another first for the region. In addition to exciting athletic competitions and activities, families can look forward to participate in a fun filled weekend with face painting, bouncy castle and other children's games," said Dr. Ali Al Obaidli, the Executive Director of the Medical Affairs Division in SEHA and President of the Congress of 13th Congress of the Middle East Society for Organ Transplantation.
Read more
{Register to be an organ,eye and tissue donor. To learn how, www.donatelife.net or www.organdonor.gov}
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