The annual event was co-organized by the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association under the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations and the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam.

Enterprises, representatives of embassies, local and international people living in Hanoi joined the run.

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Speaking at the event, VUFO Chairwoman Nguyen Phuong Nga said the run would raise funds for not only children in Hanoi but also those nationwide.

It was also a people-to-people exchange activity that would promote mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Vietnam and those of other countries, and with Canadians in particular, she said.

A shirt selling campaign was held seven days before the event. For each shirt sold at VND 100,000 (USD 4.3), buyers would contribute VND 50,000 (USD 2.1) to young patients.

The Hanoi Run for Children 2019 collected more than VND 1.2 billion (USD 52,100). All the money will help disadvantaged children with cancer and congenital heart diseases at the National Paediatrics Hospital, the Hanoi Heart Hospital and the Heartbeat Vietnam of VinaCapital Foundation.

Source: VNA