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‘The Steps Challenge’ raises funds for autism community

Nearly 1,500 people joined ‘The Steps Challenge’ 2019 hosted on May 25 by Saigon Children’s Charity (Saigonchildren), in partnership with CapitaLand Vietnam, to raise funds for people with autism.
‘The Steps Challenge’ raises funds for autism community ảnh 1Nearly 1,500 people on May 25 joined The Steps Challenge 2019 in HCM City. (Photo courtesy of Saigon Children’s Charity)

HCM City (VNA) - Nearly1,500 people joined ‘The Steps Challenge’ 2019 hosted on May 25 by Saigon Children’sCharity (Saigonchildren), in partnership with CapitaLand Vietnam, to raisefunds for people with autism.

The event aimed for 10 million stepsto unlock a donation of 25,000 USD from CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), whichwill be used for the Special Needs Education Programme of Saigon Children’sCharity to directly support the autism community across Vietnam.

An online campaign#stepupforautism was launched a month ago for the programme.

After six weeks, the number ofsteps recorded online had almost doubled, attracting thousands of people acrossthe country.

Tickets for ‘The Steps Challenge’sold out two weeks before the event and attracted a wide range of participantsin HCM City, including youth, families with kids, and teams fromcompanies.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc, representativefrom the trustee board of Saigon Children’s Charity, said: “We all knowthat autism cannot be cured completely, but early diagnosis and support meanthat children with autism can communicate and learn better, and ultimately havea better life.”

With the donation of 25,000 USDfrom CapitaLand Vietnam and other sponsors, Saigon Children’s Charitycan help children through activities of its Special Needs EducationProgramme.

Participants in The StepsChallenge also enjoyed energetic performances from popularsingers and dance crews including Suboi and Joker Rock.

The warm-up began withinteresting exercises hosted by event ambassador and VJ Dustin Phuc Nguyen andSuboi, as well as other KOLs and VIPs at the event.-VNA
 
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