These Two Egyptian Brothers Swam Around Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah for a Great Cause
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Last weekend, brothers Sherif and Omar Saadawi — of Egyptian-Irish descent — swam around the Palm Jumeirah on Friday morning for four hours for a great cause.
The Saadawis started their journey at 5 am, going against all the odds (and jellyfishes) to raise funds and awareness about diabetes in memory of their grandfather who suffered from the disease.
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“Diabetes has affected members of my family and it is a cause that is very close to my heart. My grandfather died due to an illness linked to diabetes. My wife’s uncle, who had diabetes, died due to a cardiac arrest almost a year ago. They were too young to die,” Sherif told The National.
“Raising awareness about the importance of leading a healthy life can change the lives of many,” he added.