Nga's family receives the donation
Nga's son, Nguyen Gia Bao, was admitted to the National Institute of Haematology & Blood Transfusion. But while they were at the hospital, Nga's mother-in-law suffered from a stroke. Nga's father-in-law has diabetes and weak health.
A trip to Hanoi cost them a total of VND30m (USD1,300) to VND40m. Bao needs a bone marrow transplant which cost over VND1.2bn (USD52,000) which is too much for his family.
On February 26, the representative of Dantri in the northern central coast visited Nga's family and transferred VND174,017,666 (USD7,500) donated by readers.
Nga was moved upon receiving the donation. She said, "We have received many calls from people all over Vietnam and overseas. Many people directly donated to us and give us encouragement. We are grateful and want to thank everyone who helped us."
Nga said they had run out of money. Thanks to health insurance that Bao's treatment was continued.
Bao's homeroom teacher and the parents' group also donated over VND6m (USD259) to the family. Bao's teacher and classmates helped raise over VND30m for him before the Tet Holiday.
Le Van Long, chairman of Le Loi Ward People's Committee, said, Nga's mother-in-law was entitled to a monthly allowance for disabled people. The local authorities often visit and send gifts to the family on holidays and special events.
