Samsung Electronics Levant Continues its Preparations for Amman International Marathon

Oct. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Samsung Electronics Levant, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies announced continuing itspreparations for the Amman International Marathon, by renewing the agreement with Run Jordanfor the 5th consecutive year, to sponsor the marathon in its 6^thedition, which will kick on Friday October 24^thand the Children’s Race that will be held on the 17^th of October, 2014.

Samsung Electronics Levant’s sponsorship tothe marathon comes from the company’s CSR program in Jordan; reaffirming its commitment to the communities the company exists in, as Samsung launches its yearly campaign benefiting children.

Mr. Bumsuk Hong, President of Samsung Electronics Levant commented on the cooperation by saying: “This partnership for the 5^th year,confirmsour deep commitment toward initiatives we believe in its impacton individuals’ lives. Not to mention emphasizing on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle by introducing the culture of sports and running, creating in return a sustainable change within the community”.

“Our partnership with Run Jordan reflectsa big part ofour CSR vision, as we were able to execute successful campaigns that aims to highlight children’s health and education previously”, he added.

Samsung Amman International Marathon aims to promotethe sport of running for all age groupsto encourage a healthy lifestyle, in additiontopositioningJordan as a touristic destination. The event will feature three races including a 42 km Full Marathon, a 21 km Half Marathon and a 10 km Fun Run, in addition to a Children’s Race that will be held on October 17^th, 2014.

Samsung Electronics Levant previous campaigns’ werecollaborationswith many initiatives that serves children such as SOS and Madrasati;to undertake the renovation and rehabilitation of two schools one in Amman and the other in Irbid in addition to interactive activities for students at both institutions.

The Samsung Amman Marathon is open for registration starting from September. Interested participants can register by visiting Run Jordan’s headquarters in Shmeisani orat any of Fitness First branches, or by simply logging onto www.amman.runjordan.com.

The origins of Run Jordan are traced back to Amman International Marathon, which was founded by the Greater Amman Municipality and the Neurological Society in 2009. The original founders chose to restructure Amman International Marathon to establish Run Jordan, in line with their goal to combine the collective efforts of various entities under one organizational umbrella.