VND260 million presented to support 13 underprivileged children with cancer

On June 23, Dong Nai Children’s Hospital, in coordination with the Dong Nai Association for the Support of People with Disabilities, Orphans and Poor Patients, the Ho Chi Minh City Sponsoring Association for Poor Patients, and Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage Co., Ltd., organized a program to provide financial assistance for cancer treatment to underprivileged pediatric cancer patients in Dong Nai City.
The event was attended by Do Thi Nguyen, Director of the Dong Nai Department of Health, and Pham Thi Mai Huong, Deputy Director of the department.

Representatives of sponsoring organizations and benefactors present gifts to 13 pediatric cancer patients and their families. Each support package was valued at VND 20 million. Photo: Hanh Dung

Under the program, the organizing committee awarded a total of VND 260 million to support 13 children undergoing cancer treatment, with each child receiving VND 20 million. Of the total amount, VND 200 million was sponsored by Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam through mobilization efforts by the Ho Chi Minh City Sponsoring Association for Poor Patients. The Dong Nai Association for Supporting People with Disabilities, Orphans and Poor Patients contributed VND 40 million. Meanwhile, an additional VND 20 million was raised by the Social Work and Public Relations Department of Dong Nai Children’s Hospital.

At the ceremony, representatives of the sponsoring organizations extended words of encouragement and support to the children and their families. They also affirmed their commitment to continuing assistance for seriously ill and disadvantaged children receiving treatment at Dong Nai Children’s Hospital.

Do Thi Nguyen (fourth from left), Director of the Dong Nai Department of Health; Nguyen Thi Lien (fourth from right), Chairwoman of the Dong Nai Association for Supporting People with Disabilities, Orphans and Poor Patients; and leaders of Dong Nai Children’s Hospital present flowers in appreciation to benefactors. Photo: Hanh Dung

Speaking at the event, Director of the Dong Nai Department of Health Do Thi Nguyen expressed sincere gratitude to the sponsors and benefactors. She emphasized that treating childhood cancer is a long and arduous journey requiring prolonged care, advanced medical techniques, and substantial financial resources. “For an average family, childhood cancer is already an immense challenge. For families facing financial hardship, it becomes an overwhelming burden, placing tremendous emotional and psychological pressure on parents,” she said. “In such difficult circumstances, the compassion and support provided by social organizations, businesses, and benefactors not only offer financial assistance but also provide vital emotional encouragement, helping families gain strength and hope as they fight to save their children’s lives.”

By Hanh Dung – Translated by Mai Nga,Minho