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Orange Jordan recently sponsored the Second International Love and Peace Marathon, which was organized by the Love and Peace Association and held in Zarqa under the patronage of Zarqa Governor Dr. Raed Al Adwan.

Orange Jordan’s sponsorship of the marathon comes as a part of its interest in supporting various sectors and groups of society, focusing on activities for youth with special needs who participated in the marathon. Orange Jordan’s commitment to integrate those with special needs into society reflects a goal of its long-term corporate social responsibility plan, which aims to enhance social and economic growth across all portions of the Kingdom, falling in line with its Essentials 2020 strategy, setting social service as a main area of focus.

The marathon had a number of local and international participants and began at Al Zarqa Hospital located in “Madinat Al Sharq” area, and ended at the Prince Mohammed Youth City Club. It featured a 10-kilometer race for adults and 4-kilometer race for children, which were divided respectively into five and two age groups.

Ending with a great success, first place winners were awarded USD 300, second place USD 200, and third place USD 100, in addition to medals, which were given to all those who placed. Also, all special needs participants were given prizes, and special needs winners of first, second, and third place were also honored with the same cash awards and medals.