The Benevolent Heart charity of Vietnamese people in the US raises funds to support children with disabilities in Viet Nam through a music programme called “A Small Dream”.
The “A Small Dream” programme was organised by the Benevolent Heart charity on the evening of 22 June at a restaurant in Orange County, California. The charity has been active for 8 years, led by pharmacist Nguyen Thi Mai (in red), a person with a disability.
The programme raised funds for children with disabilities and pupils in difficult circumstances by selling entrance tickets to diners and raffle tickets, with the top prize a large-screen television.
The programme raised funds to sponsor 20 pupils, USD 100 each
In addition, the music night received a great deal of support from benefactors. The total amount raised by the programme was USD 34,000.
A diner bought a raffle ticket and won second prize, a large orchid plant.
All the MCs, singers and band performing in the programme received no payment.
A sword dance praising the nation’s tradition of resisting foreign invasion.
The fundraising programme for children with disabilities and pupils in difficult circumstances is the Benevolent Heart charity’s annual charitable activity. After raising the funds, pharmacist Mai personally brings the money back to Viet Nam to do charity work through pagodas and churches in the country.
Tuy Can – http://vnexpress.net