BritCham Vietnam organizes fundraising run event for 23rd consecutive year

On October 19, the British Embassy in Hanoi and the British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BritCham Vietnam) held a press conference for the charity running event - BritCham Charity Fun Run 2023.

BritCham Vietnam tổ chức sự kiện chạy bộ gây quỹ năm thứ 23 liên tiếp

BritCham Vietnam has been operating since 1998 and has gradually become one of the most dynamic foreign business associations in Vietnam with more than 500 members. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

Continuing the success over the years, BritCham Vietnam, with the support of British University Vietnam (BUV), organized the BritCham Charity Fun Run 2023 on November 5 at Ecopark urban area, Hung Yen, Hanoi.

In his opening remarks, BritCham Vietnam Chairman Christopher Jeffery affirmed that fundraising for charity and helping the community is an important part of BritCham’s policy. Over the past 22 years, BritCham has reached out to those in need through charities such as Saigon Children, Christina Noble, Newborns Vietnam & Blue Dragon.

BritCham Vietnam Chairman hopes that the good values of the running event will spread strongly to the community, helping to connect people and contribute to the sustainable development of society. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

BritCham Charity Fun Run 2023 aims to encourage sports, enhance community spirit, especially raise charity funds in many fields such as: education, health care, natural disaster prevention, helping the lives of Vietnamese people to be better. This is a useful playground for everyone, from the Vietnamese business community to international friends.

British University Vietnam Communications Director Vo Hong Hanh said that the BritCham Charity Fun Run event is held annually in two major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, attracting more than 130,000 participants and raising VND13 billion, with contributions from 90 charitable sponsors in Vietnam.

The Communications Director of British University Vietnam said that BritCham has maintained the organization of the fundraising run for over 22 years, which is considered one of BritCham's largest community projects. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

BritCham Vietnam focuses its resources on charitable activities to improve the quality of life and create opportunities for people in rural Vietnam. BritCham’s charitable projects bring positive and lasting impacts to society. This is a practical demonstration of the social responsibility of the British Business Group in Vietnam.

Program information:

- Ticket price: Adult ticket: 350,000 VND; Child ticket 200,000 VND (for children 6 - 12 years old).

- Running distance: 5km.

- Time: 07:30 – 11:00 am, Sunday, November 5, 2023.

- Location: British University Vietnam (BUV) Campus, Ecopark Urban Area, Hung Yen, Hanoi.

- Program content: Run/walk/jump on a 5km route; Performance and art activities; Market: food stalls; Lucky draw.

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