DOHA - The third Wheels 'n' Heels community fun day being organised by Reach Out to Asia (ROTA) on February 1 promises to be a crowd-puller with exciting sports activities and lots of fun for children and families.
The annual event for promoting a healthy lifestyle is scheduled to begin at 12 noon at the Doha Sheraton Park on the Corniche.
H E Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani will attend the event. A host of celebrities from the arts and sports fields have also been lined up.
For the third consecutive year, Qatar Shell has signed up as the platinum sponsor. Rashid Al Naimi, Vice-President Administration at Qatar Foundation and Member of the ROTA Board, signed the agreement with Andy Brown, Shell's Country Chair at a press conference held at the Qatar Foundation premises on Thursday.
Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA; Majed Al Naimi, General Secretary of the Qatar Cycling Federation and Nada Zeidan, renowned Qatari athlete were also present.
Rashid Al Naimi said: "The third Wheels 'n' Heels community fun day perfectly epitomizes the need for a healthy balanced lifestyle. We are proud to again have an exciting list of celebrities for the landmark event. Wheels 'n' Heels 2008 promises to be a crowd-puller, with high energy stunt cyclists and live entertainment performing amidst bouncy castles and face painters, besides lot of fun games, interactive sports and performances by renowned singers and dancers."
"I would like to thank Qatar Shell and our other sponsors for their support in putting this event together. We are confident that Wheel 'n' Heels 2008 will have the biggest-ever participation by the people of Qatar," he added.
He said, Wheels 'n' Heels in 2006 and 2007 became a huge success, with participation of over 10,000 supporters and volunteers, including cyclists, skaters, skateboarders, walkers and children special needs children.
Like last year, Wheels 'n' Heels is being organised in association with the Qatar Cycling Federation and the grand finale of the prestigious Tour of Qatar will trigger the start of the Wheels 'n' Heels main event, which will cover a three kilometre stretch.
Brown said: "We are happy to partner with ROTA again for Wheels 'n' Heels 2008. Shell has invested a great deal of time and energy in developing meaningful partnerships and relationships with Qatari communities through a variety of social initiatives. Wheels 'n' Heels is a perfect opportunity for us to reach out to the heart of the population and contribute to ROTA's remarkable charitable efforts." Wheels 'n' Heels 2008 will also feature a Lifestyle Village, offering various attractions for the entire family with side shows, demonstrations, corporate stands and bazaar-style stalls.
© The Peninsula 2008
