November 19, 2019 | 21:58 (GMT+7)
Hanoi Run for Children 2019 to be held
PANO - On November 18 in Hanoi, the Vietnam - Canada Friendship Association of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) in collaboration with the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations, the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam, Manulife Vietnam and the VinaCapital Foundation held a press conference to announce organization of the Hanoi Run for Children 2019.
This is an annual event that calls for the participation and contribution from the community and businesses to raise fund for the treatment for disadvantaged children with cancers and heart diseases. The Hanoi Run for Children 2019 will kick off at 7:00a.m. at the main gate of Thong Nhat Park on December 8.
Speaking at the press conference, the Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Deborah Paul said all children deserve a healthy life and people can make a difference to the lives of underprivileged children by helping them receive treatment and realize their dreams.
Translated by Hoang Giang