A Story:

“A Society that Provides Treatment and hope for Neurological Patients”

Lying in his bed at Palestine Hospital, Hassan Siam was happy, knowing he would have a surgical operation on his back so he could walk again.

“Thanks to The Society for the Care of Neurological Patients (SCNP) I can now have the surgery before losing hope in leading a normal life,”  

“I spent 2 months helpless in bed and it would have been impossible for me to have the operation which cost JD1000 (1,400 $) without the help of the society,” he added.

“My doctor told me about the Society and their goals and I was lucky that the Society paid the expenses of the surgery,” said Siam with a smile.

Introduction:

The Dead Sea Ultra Marathon (DSUM) has witnessed over a decade of rising national and international recognition with the joint effort of the Society for the Care of Neurological Patients (SCNP) and Amman Road Runners, under the patronage of HRH Prince Raad Bin Zeid.

The DSUM is held annually every April on the second Friday, from Amman to the Dead Sea. It is the main fund raising event for the SCNP, which provides neurological patients with medical aid and covers the costs of necessary surgeries for the needy.

So far, the Society has contributed to the treatment of 900 cases at a value of nearly half a million JDs. The SCNP is funded by donations from individuals, public and private companies, annual membership fees, as well as proceeds of sports events. The Society anticipates expanding its role in the treatment of neurological patients and becoming a developmental organization—creating social and technical programs in cooperation with related official and non-official sectors. 

The DSUM has had a successful track record since it first started and 2002 was particularly successful with more than 730 runners from 27 different nationalities. It marked a turning point for the event as a national sport, tourist attraction and most importantly a charitable event, with the continuous support of Jordanian organizations. The 2003 marathon was cancelled due to political issues. This year’s marathon had yet another good turnout with about 1,115 participants. Several world-record runners and champions participated as well.

There were many more marathons organized to support the SCNP. HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah headed the Amman Fun Run and the Amman Half Marathon with 300 and 400 runners respectively in 2003. The Red Sea Half Marathon took place for the first time in 2003, with more than 750 participants from various age groups and nationalities.

 Who we are…

The SCNP Board consist of 8 members headed by HRH Prince Firas Bin Raad:

Mr. Rafic Hamarneh/ Vice President

Dr. Khalid Shammas/ Treasurer

Dr. Alfred Dayyat/ Secretariat

Mr. Ghazi Farouq

Mrs. Zeina Khoury

Dr. Ihsan Hamarneh

Mr. Rajai Ennab

Mr. Ghazi Zureiqat

The SCNP Doctors includes more than 10 professional recognized for their technical excellence, commitment to client satisfactions of new knowledge to the health care field.

 We have built our reputation through the commitment and excellence of the staff and collaborators in meeting the needs of our patients.

 
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