Run with Marwa

In February 2019, Embrace in collaboration with Humans Without Borders NGO, launched a  crowdfunding campaign to collect funds to contribute to making the Embrace Lifeline available 24/7 in 2020. Marwa Awad, executive board member at Embrace and also cofounder of Humans Without Borders, took on the challenge of running the Beirut Saradar Women’s Race in March 2019 with the cause of Embrace in mind, and to help raise a portion ($24,700) of the funds needed to make Embrace’s emotional support and suicide prevention helpline which at the time operated 14 hours, a 24/7 reality. Through her campaign Marwa and in collaboration with the Embrace team advocated for the Embrace cause across different channels, engaging friends and family, corporations such as Khoury Home, Tinol Paints, and United Petroleum, and many local and political figures who were introduced to the mission of Embrace and proudly supported the campaign.

Marwa made it to the finish line on March 31^st 2019 in 1 hour and 26 seconds! To know more about her journey check the below video!

Watch Marwa’s Journey

The Campaign was successful in raising $21,305. Every single dollar counted and the Embrace team thanks every person who donated the smallest amount to make this happen!

Contributors to the Zoomal Crowdfunding Campaign and winners of the “WE EMBRACE YOU” Prize (amounts of $20 or more) (in alphabetical order)