Dantri Newspaper, together with representatives of Dinh To Village in Quoc Oai Commune, Hanoi, presented a symbolic donation certificate worth VND 148.9 million (USD 5,700) to the family of Nguyen Van Dinh on September 10.
The funds were contributed by readers through Dantri and transferred in full to the account of Nguyen Van Dat, Dinh's son, providing timely financial assistance during a critical stage of his treatment.
Dantri reporter and representatives of Dinh To Village present the symbolic plaque for readers' donations to Dinh's family (Photo: Ngoc Uoc).
Dat said the family had also received more than VND 70 million (USD 2,700) from philanthropists, friends and relatives through direct donations and personal bank transfers.
In total, the family has received nearly VND 220 million (USD 8,400) in support.
According to Dat, the donations have been invaluable for a family pushed to the brink by illness and mounting medical expenses.
Without the support of readers and charitable donors, the family would have struggled to continue targeted therapy treatment, which remains essential to managing his condition.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Dinh expressed gratitude to Dantri, its readers, benefactors, friends, neighbours and local authorities. He also thanked doctors and medical staff at Hanoi Oncology Hospital for their dedication in caring for his son.
Nguyen Van Dinh and his eldest daughter, who is paralysed in both legs after a stroke (Photo: Huyen Nguyen).
Nguyen Huu Thiet, secretary of the Dinh To Village Party Committee, also conveyed his appreciation to donors and supporters who contributed to the family's relief effort.
The family's circumstances have been particularly difficult. Dinh and his late wife had four children. Their eldest daughter became paralysed in both legs following a stroke, while their two other daughters have families of their own.
Their youngest son, Dat, has been diagnosed with end-stage lung cancer that has metastasised to the brain, liver, adrenal glands, abdominal lymph nodes and bones.
Dinh himself suffers from heart disease and is in poor health. He earns a modest income making ceremonial paper offerings at home, typically receiving between VND 100,000 (USD 3.80) or less per day.
Faced with a bedridden daughter and a critically ill son, the elderly father had little means of financing the treatment required to keep Dat alive.
Thanks to the donations, the family has been able to continue medical care. Dat is currently receiving outpatient treatment and travels to Hanoi Oncology Hospital once a month for examinations, assessments and medication.
Dat receives treatment at Hanoi Oncology Hospital in late July (Photo: Huyen Nguyen).
Because both his father and eldest sister have health problems, Dat is temporarily living with his sister Nguyen Thi Hien, who is helping care for him.
Although he remains physically weak, his condition and outlook have improved in recent months. He continues to follow his treatment regimen and remains determined in his fight against terminal cancer.
