Dubai's Joyalukkas group accepts Fitness Challenge, marks Diabetes Day with exercise session

Dubai - The group is a strong proponent of public health and wellness, with regular initiatives ranging from blood donation drives to breast cancer awareness projects

Joyalukkas Group, highlighted its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its employees with an hour-long fun exercise activity on Tuesday.
The event - in support of the Dubai Fitness Challenge - was held on World Diabetes Day to raise awareness of the risks of the condition currently affecting over 25.8 million people around the world.

Headed by Joyalukkas Group Executives Director, John Paul Alukkas, the Fitness Day was held at Zabeel Park with all staff and guests from the Group's various divisions attended and participated in this event.

"We welcomed the challenge of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council for Dubai Government," says John Paul Alukkas, Joyalukkas Group Executive Director. "We saw this as a great opportunity to encourage our staff to lead more active lives. We timed our challenge for World Diabetes Day, November 14, to also promote healthy eating habits and lifestyles, the best ways to decrease risk of developing the condition. We had energy-fueled and fun day with everyone and intend to keep doing this often."

Joyalukkas Group is a strong proponent of public health and wellness, with regular initiatives ranging from blood donation drives to breast cancer awareness projects conducted by its CSR division, Joyalukkas Foundation.
Most recently, the Group powered the first-ever women owned indoor cricket team during the highly successful Lenovo Pro-Kerala League.

Joyalukkas Work Out Day took place between 8:00 to 10:00 am, featuring an exercise session with a professional trainer, followed by a brief talk on healthy habits and how to lead an active lifestyles.

• KT Engage