10 Children With Congenital Heart Defects Are Saved Thanks To The Da Nang International Marathon 2018

This year, Manulife Vietnam continues the strong cooperation with Heartbeat Vietnam to support children with congenital heart defects. Through Da Nang International Marathon 2018 on the last August 12^th, Manulife contributed 280 million VND to Heartbeat Vietnam to finance heart surgeries for 10 children with congenital heart defects.

Mr. Kevin Kwon, Chief Operating Officer of Manulife Vietnam awards the donation certificate of 280 million VND to Mr. Rad Kivette, CEO of VinaCapital Foundation

This year, Manulife Vietnam continues to be the main sponsor of the Da Nang International Marathon 2018. This is the third consecutive year that Manulife has associated with a regional running event aiming at encouraging people to exercise and to have better awareness about positive and active lifestyles.

The athletes energetically start the Da Nang International Marathon 2018

The Da Nang International Marathon 2018 is a dynamic playground and a true sports festival for every participant.

The athletes energetically start the Da Nang International Marathon 2018

Since August 2017, Manulife Vietnam has contributed nearly 1 billion VND to Heartbeat Vietnam. The fund has supported the cost of heart surgery for 25 children with congenital heart defects. Manulife Vietnam is determined to continue its long-term partnership with Heartbeat Vietnam to help save many more brave little hearts.

Mr. Felix Lai, Chief Financial Officer of Manulife Vietnam visits and gives gifts to children whose heart surgeries are supported thanks to the fund from the Da Nang International Marathon in 2017

Representatives of Manulife Vietnam and VinaCapital Foundation visit and give gifts to children whose heart surgeries supported thanks to the fund from Da Nang International Marathon 2017

Over the years, Manulife has played an important role in raising awareness for the community about a more healthy lifestyle through sponsorship of prestigious sports events of an international scale. In Vietnam, Manulife is the main sponsor of the Da Nang International Marathon, one of the most professional marathons in Southeast Asia, certified by IAAF – AIMS (International Gymnastics Association and Association International Marathon).