HCM City (VNA) - The British Business Group Vietnam will host its 16th Annual Fun Run for Charity in District 7’s Phu My Hung Urban Area on September 25.
The organiser expects 9,000 runners will join the four-kilometre race on Tan Trao Street, beginning at 7am.
There will be food and games, and music performances featuring singers Hari Won and Bich Ngoc Idol in addition to performers from Soul Academy.
The organiser aims to raise 1 billion VND (44,800 USD) that will be used to support charitable projects for the disadvantaged.
Participants can register at BBGV’s office in District 1, Snap Cafe in District 2, RMIT in District 7, or at www.ticketbox.vn.-VNA
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