Ho Chi Minh City Doctors Raise Over $19,000 for Underprivileged Children Through Charity Concert
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Doctors and nurses in Ho Chi Minh City held a charity music night called 'White Blouse' to raise funds for underprivileged children.
- The event successfully raised over 482 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $19,000 USD) by June 14.
- Funds will support the treatment costs for children with difficult circumstances at the Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital.
A heartwarming charity music night, themed 'White Blouse' and 'For the Eyes of Children,' brought together medical professionals in Ho Chi Minh City to support children in need.
Organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital in collaboration with the 'White Blouse - Singing for Love' group, the event aimed to spread love and connect compassionate individuals to raise funds for disadvantaged pediatric patients.
Chương trình là sự hỗ trợ kịp thời, góp phần mang lại ánh sáng, niềm tin và lan tỏa tình yêu thương đến những bệnh nhi có hoàn cảnh khó khăn.
By the evening of June 14, the initiative had successfully raised over 482 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $19,000 USD). This significant sum will be dedicated to covering the treatment expenses for children facing financial hardship at the hospital throughout 2026.
Dr. Le Anh Tuan, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, emphasized the special significance of the event, held during the summer when the number of child patients increases. He expressed deep gratitude to all performers and supporters, hoping for continued community engagement to help more children receive necessary medical care. Dr. Nguyen Minh Tien, Deputy Director of the City Children's Hospital, also highlighted how the music provided comfort during treatment and called for community support for the children's medical costs.
qua lời ca, tiếng hát, chương trình mang đến những phút giây nhẹ nhàng giữa hành trình điều trị, đồng thời kêu gọi cộng đồng chung tay hỗ trợ chi phí chữa bệnh cho các em.
Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.