The British, Jillin Berg and Morissa Haffey, were keen to come from London to Dubai, at their own expense, to join the volunteer teams in the World Athletics Champions for People of Determination, which is currently held at the Dubai Club of Inspirations and runs until the 17th, in an event competing With titles of 1,500 athletes from 122 countries, it is the last stop to ensure qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The British Britains Jillin and Morissa, told «UAE Today», that «their commitment to work with people of concern goes back to 2012, when they joined the volunteer crews at the London Olympics, in an experiment established to continue to interest in serving this segment of society, especially since since they are keen “At their own expense, they have to go to major tournaments and join volunteer teams in the same image of being in Dubai, which is the biggest in the history of world athletics championships for people of determination.”

"The first experience at the London Olympics has had a big impact on my personal approach to changing my approach to life," said 71-year-old Jilin. "A segment of society is able to make its mark on all walks of life, including, of course, sporting achievements."

She explained: «I have gained a great friendship with the segment of people of determination, and from all countries of the world, which has had a direct impact on me, especially that dealing with athletes in this category confirms that the will able to conquer the impossible, which has always encouraged me, since London 2012, to continue in Volunteer approach, at my own expense, to serve the athletes of determination, especially as the World Cup Dubai represents my 20th tournament on a personal level, which I am keen to be among the volunteer crews in it ».

Morissa, 35, said: “Major sporting events are historic milestones, not only in terms of competition, but also in developing an equally important aspect of serving the communities we live in. I have had many friendships with people of concern since my first engagement with volunteers. In 2012, I am always keen to go to major international tournaments the size of this tournament, to be an active part in volunteering to serve the people of determination ».

“Although I shared the same goal with Jilin, I only met her last March, when we were part of the Special Olympics World Volunteer Team in Abu Dhabi, at an event that saw great organizational and sporting success, so Jilin and I made the decision to return to The UAE, at our own expense, to be at the World Cup in Dubai ».

Morissa:

“I made friends

Many with owners

Inspired since

My first post ».

Two generations:

«There is a slice of

Community able to

Put its mark on

"All walks of life."