Samsung Electronics Levant Supports Samsung Amman Int'l Marathon for the 4th Consecutive Year

Sept. 30, 2013 - PRLog -- Samsung Electronics Levant a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced its support and sponsorship of the Samsung Amman International Marathon for the fourth consecutive year, under its own educational initiative “Run to Support Education” Campaign.

Samsung Amman International Marathon, which will be held on October 4^th and the kids marathon on September 27^th at the King Hussein Park, aims to promote the running sport for all Jordanians, to develop a healthy lifestyle, in addition to promoting Jordan and its historical & cultural tourism importance on a local and global level.

Mr. Bumsuk Hong, President of Samsung Electronics Levant commented by saying: "We at Samsung Electronics Levant are pleased to renew our commitment and our partnership with the Jordan Run Association, the organizing committee of the 5^th Samsung Amman International Marathon, for being an anticipated annual sports event that everyone looks forward to, and attracts runners from all over the world."

Ms. Lina El Kurd , Deputy Director General for Run Jordan expressed her excitement towards this continuous partnership between the association and Samsung Electronics Levant, and said: "We are delighted to renew this partnership with Samsung Electronics Levant for the Samsung Amman International Marathon, and appreciate their continuous support, which stems from the mutual goals to serve the local community and supporting local initiatives."

It is worth mentioning, Samsung Electronics Levant launched its annual CSR campaign for the Samsung Amman International Marathon, stemming from its global initiative "Hope for Children", that highlights the importance of children's education and health care in the world, similar to its previous version of the Marathon by cooperating with Madrasati initiative to renovate “Kufr Awan” School in Irbid Governorate through “Run to Support Education”.