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We want to do something to try and help those suffering in Gaza, so we have committed to an endurance event which utilizes our love for padel to raise some much-needed funds for the Little Wings Foundation.

The Challenge

Players will take turns playing to cover the full 24 hours on one court, commencing at 12.00pm on the 24th of February 2024 and concluding at 12.00pm on the 25th of February 2024; the game will see each player compete to secure the most sets won in a King of the Court style competition.

The Ask

We’re looking to raise AED 50,000 for the Little Wings Foundation to help source much-needed medical supplies and equipment to help children in Gaza. Any sponsorship, big or small, can help make a difference to those who need it most, so please donate whatever you can.

We’d also love to have your support at the event, which is taking place at Padel Pro Jumeirah Park. Other courts in the venue will also remain open throughout the night for booking, to play alongside us for the cause. All court fees collected outside the usual business hours of Padel Pro will also add to the donations.

There will also be a bazaar of local companies selling goods and some live music on the 24th, so come along.

About The Little Wings Foundation

The Little Wings Foundation was founded in 2007 by Dr Marc Sinclair, one of the region’s prominent pediatric orthopedic surgeons, with the mission to provide medical assistance to children who have musculoskeletal deformities in the Middle East and North Africa. The Little Wings Foundation is run by volunteers devoting their expertise and time to give back children the freedom they ‘lost’ because of physical, economic and perceived social barriers.

In 2018, The Little Wings Foundation partnered with Al Jalila Foundation to facilitate treatment for children with congenital or acquired limb deformities and help these children in their daily struggle and give them the tools they need to succeed in life 

Many children throughout the region face challenges of financial hardship due to poverty and conflict and survival depends largely on their physical integrity. Those born with limb deformity are often unable to access treatment that could free them from their physical restriction and pursue a childhood everyone deserves. The Little Wings Foundation in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation facilitates the required treatment offering children equal opportunities allowing them to dream for a better future with a real chance of making these dreams come true. 

For more information on The Little Wings Foundation please visit www.thelittlewingsfoundation.org.

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