Run of woman power: Fundraiser completes 7 marathons across 7 emirates in 7 days
- 03 Apr 2021
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
A former teacher who launched a pioneering sports network for people of determination has completed seven marathons across seven emirates on consecutive days to raise money and awareness for the cause.
Hollie Murphy, 34, began the incredible journey in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, March 27 — notching over 294km by the time she crossed the finish line on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah on Friday, April 2.
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The challenge, supported by New Balance, raised over Dhs5,000 for Heroes of Hope — a non-profit organisation Hollie launched to help people of determination build relationships through sports and Al Jalila Foundation, which helps provide medical treatment for individuals unable to afford quality healthcare.
Hollie, an Irish expatriate who lives in Dubai, said: "Heroes of Hope is all about enabling children and young people with physical and intellectual disabilities to participate and interact through sports as well as enjoy a sense of achievement, regardless of their physical capability.”
New Balance through their partnership with Hollie and Heroes of Hope have committed to donate 294 pairs of trainers to kids of determination; for every kilometre run by Hollie, New Balance would donate a pair of trainers. Hollie’s 7 marathons, across 7 emirates in 7 days, amassed over 294 kilometres.
