HCMC – Over 7,000 people gathered at Crescent Lake in District 7, HCMC, on January 11 for the Lawrence S. Ting Charity Walk, which around VND3.4 billion raised for charitable causes.
Organized by Phu My Hung Corporation in collaboration with local authorities, the annual event aims to raise funds for underprivileged individuals ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet).
All proceeds will be directed to the “For the Poor” Fund of participating districts to help improve the living conditions of those in need. The funds will support initiatives such as building and repairing homes, providing livelihood tools, and distributing Tet gifts.
In addition to the district funds, the walk also contributes to the charity programs of HCMC Television (HTV), the HCMC Department of Culture and Sports, and other organizations.
Since its inception in 2006, the Lawrence S. Ting Charity Walk has attracted over 239,000 participants and raised more than VND51 billion to support disadvantaged communities.
