Imagine the burden of keeping a cancer diagnosis a secret, even from those closest to you. It’s a reality for many. 33-year-old Farzana Mohammed, born and raised in Dubai, kept her diagnosis closely guarded…until now. A devoted wife and mother to a beautiful three-year-old daught...
In 2021, only days after the sudden passing of her husband, Sarab suffered a severe vitreous haemorrhage leaving her in desperate need of urgent surgery to restore her eyesight. Originally from Syria, Sarab had built a life in the UAE with her late husband and their children. A devoted hom...
Amina Ali AlMheiri and her husband, were eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child. They had planned everything meticulously, from the colour of the nursery to the clothes her baby would wear leaving the hospital. However, things did not go as planned when she went into labour on C...
Darlington is a fighter, always has been. But when she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in April 2022, her life was turned upside down and she knew that she would need to dig deep to find the strength for the fight of her life. Darlington was 43 years old and had lived a healthy...
Meet Kairo, a brave little fighter who, at just 7 weeks old, was diagnosed with ventricular septal defect, also known as a hole in the heart. His strong spirit never wavered, and he faced each day with a smile, despite his pain and suffering. As Kairo grew older, his condition began to ...
Fatima was only 8 months old when her parents took her to have her hearing checked as she did not seem to be responding to sounds or even loud noises. After several tests, the doctors confirmed that she suffered from severe hearing loss. Fatima’s parents were devastated to realise tha...
Through a culture of corporate social responsibility amongst employees Dubai Duty Free has impacted many people both globally and locally. Dubai Duty Free Foundation aims to raise funds for charitable causes with a particular interest in programs that benefit children. Al Jalila Foundat...
Marriott has been a long-standing partner of Al Jalila Foundation who continuously innovates and amplifies their efforts through various campaigns to support our healthcare programs. Every year Marriott motivates their employees to raise funds to support children in need of treatment in...
Since birth, 4-year-old Saja suffered from limb abnormalities which meant that she could not stand or walk without assistance. Unfortunately, due to her medical condition, Saja was a very quiet and shy little girl and grew more self-conscious as she became more aware that she was unable to...
If you live in the UAE you will certainly know the name dnata and would likely have used their services. What you may not have known is that when you engaged the services or bought products from dnata you were supporting Al Jalila Foundation healthcare programs. Since 2019 dnata, the le...
