THE CHALLENGE
Payam Beheshti & Lee Irvine, Partners at Simmons & Simmons Middle East, will be participating in the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim this weekend. This challenging event involves a 6.5km swim from Asia to Europe, and they are using this opportunity to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)’s Emergency Fund.
CHARITY
Our Doctors Are Racing Against the Clock
In moments of crisis, when lives hang in the balance and hope feels scarce, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) stands as a beacon of compassion and care. Our Emergency Fund is the heartbeat of our ability to respond swiftly and effectively to the most dire situations around the world, ensuring that urgent medical aid reaches those who need it most, when they need it most.
One such crisis that has demanded our unwavering presence and dedication is the ongoing humanitarian emergency in Gaza. Since its inception, MSF teams have been on the ground, tirelessly providing lifesaving medical care to those affected by conflict and tragedy. In the midst of this dire situation, our teams are offering crucial medical services, including surgical care, wound and burn treatment, postpartum care, physiotherapy, mental health support, vaccinations, and outpatient consultations. We have managed to bring in 76 trucks of essential aid, and are also striving to address the severe water shortages by providing about 700,000 liters of clean water daily and working with local partners to improve sanitation and hygiene for those in the most vulnerable situations. Our commitment remains steadfast as we navigate these heart-wrenching circumstances to offer support and relief to those who need it most.
An MSF water and sanitation agent, oversees a water distribution for displaced people in the southern Gaza town of Rafah
Your support today can make the difference between life and death for those caught in the throes of crisis. Join us in saving lives!
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Congrats Lee and Payam!
Lee, you absolute legend! Swimming from Asia to Europe? Pure heroism. Sponsoring you is the least I could do—honestly, I’m just honored to be associated with your greatness
Congratulations Lee! Amazing effort x
Now that is what I call a flex Lee, superstar. Amazing effort!
Great effort - well done Payam and Lee!
Well done both of you! So proud of you two and a great cause!
Great work guys!
Great work guys, really impressive!!
Amazing achievement!
Great effort and achievement guys!
Well done Payam and Lee!!
Good luck Payam!!
“@Lee - what a brave, heroic thing to do! ;-)
Hopefully Payam can have a quiet crossing as this is one of the few activities where (presumably?) it may be difficult for Lee to speak?!! Best of luck! Ps, slightly disappointed you are not doing the return journey!
Go Team Simmons !!!!!