Mercithon to raise Dh650,000 for six cancer patients

A unique day-long walkathon will take place at Creek Park next month as part of the golden ?jubilee celebrations of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai.
The walkathon titled Mercithon, approved by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and supported by the UAE Red Crescent and the Dubai Municipality, will raise Dh650,000 for six cancer patients of different nationalities. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the charity event that will raise funds for a full year's treatment of six cancer patients from Pakistan, Philippines, India, Syria, Morocco and Lebanon.
According to Rev. Fr. Lennie ?Connully, parish priest of St. Mary's Church, Mercithon is an extension of the church's Year of Mercy 2016 programme and also blends into the UAE's Year of Giving declaration.
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