The annual event is co-organised by the Embassy of Canada to Vietnam, the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association (VCFA) and others.
“People’s support of and participation in events such as this Hanoi Run for Children contribute to the assurance of a stronger and healthier future generation for Vietnam. Every child in this country deserves to be strong and healthy, and together we can make that happen," said Ambassador of Canada to Vietnam David Devine at the opening ceremony.
Meanwwhile, Vice President of the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association Nguyen Thuy Anh emphasized that the Hanoi Run For Children 2014 is a fine manifestation of the community to strengthen people-to-people links, and promote mutual understanding and friendhip between the Vietnamese and Canadian peoples as well as international friends.
Established in 2000 (formerly known as the Terry Fox Run Hanoi before a change of format in 2009), the event is recognized as a popular corporate/family team building activity that promotes social responsibility while raising awareness about healthcare issues in Vietnam.
So far, the Run has raised more than VND4 billion to support poor children. In 2013 alone, it drew the participation of 5,000 people and received a donation of over VND1 billion to assist underprivileged children with cancer and congenital heart disease.
