Dubai fund-raisers jump in at the deep end to swim for charity

The National staff

Hundreds of people are expected to swim an 800 metre loop around the Burj Al Arab on February 1 to raise funds for the international charity, Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Male and female swimmers of all ages will be able to compete in six categories as a team or individually.

Registration is from 6am to 7.30am at the Wild Wadi Waterpark entrance and costs Dh275 a person.

In 2011, more than 670 swimmers raised more than Dh256,000. Winners will be rewarded with health club memberships, hotel stays and waterpark entry. For more, visit www.wildwadi.com.

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