The Hanoi Run for Children 2018 attracted thousands of people (Photo: cand.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - Thousands of people joined a run in Hanoi on December 2 toraise funds for children living withcancer and congenital heart disease.
The event is an annual humanitarian sportsactivity jointly held by the Vietnam - Canada Friendship Association (VCFA) underthe Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), the Canadian Embassy inVietnam, political and social organisations.
Addressing the Hanoi Run for Children 2018, DeputyHealth Minister Nguyen Viet Tien, who is also Chairman of the VCFA, highlightedthe significance of the activity, which was initiated in 2009, saying it helpsconnect kind hearts who join hands to bring positive changes to the community.
He added that the run is also a typical activityin the friendship and cooperation relations between Vietnam and Canada.
Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Deborah Paul said all children deserve a healthylife, and people can make a difference in the life of less privileged childrenby helping them to receive treatment and realise their dreams.
She hoped that activities like the race will beexpanded in the time to come, thus supporting more and more poor kids inVietnam.
People's artist Le Khanh, singers Thai Thuy Linhand Duc Tuan, MC Phan Anh, and other famousartists joined the run.
By the December 2’s noon, over 1.1 billion VND (46,960 USD) was raised from theevent. The entire amount will be managed by VinaCapital Fund, which supports thetreatment for disadvantaged children with cancer and congenital heart disease atthe National Children’s Hospital and the Hanoi Heart Hospital.-VNA
Hanoi Run for Children 2016 will take place in the Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi from 7:00 am on December 11 to raise funds for the treatment of disadvantaged children with cancer and heart disease.
More than thousands of people participated in Hanoi Run for Children 2016 in the Thong Nhat Park on December 11 to raise funds for the treatment of disadvantaged children with cancer and congenital heart diseases.
More than thousands of people participated in Hanoi Run for Children 2016 in the Thong Nhat Park on December 11 to raise funds for the treatment of disadvantaged children.
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The Hanoi Run for Children 2018 attracted thousands of people (Photo: cand.com.vn) 
