Please Join Humanitarian services for Vietnam (HSCV) on our inaugural 5km fun run, as we raise funds to help Thao, a brave young girl from Vietnam. Since the age of five, she has lived with severe burns covering her face, scalp and body. In 2007, with the support of HSCV, Thao traveled to The Shriner's hospital in Sacramento CA, and begun receiving a series of treatments designed to improve her burn scars and change her life.
Since this time, through HSCV’s financial sponsorship and the dedication of many, Thao has thrived. She is a devoted student, excelling in English and mathematics, and she has made many new friends through her bubbly personality and quirky sense of humor.
There is still plenty of work to be done. Doctors are working on Thao’s face with the help of a technique involving skin expanders. She has already received two surgeries, resulting in increased maneuverability and allowing her to dress herself, tie her shoes, and grasp pens. The doctors would ideally like to continue these surgeries and give Thao the best possible use of her hands.
Join us for this great event on Sunday May 31st at Lake Phalen in Saint Paul, MN. The cost to participate is $30 before May 3 and $35 after May 3. All participants must register on the day between 8:00 am – 9:00 am. The 5K Run begins at 9:30 with the 5K Walk following at 9:45am. The event will be held rain or shine, please no pets. Do to the charity nature of the event refunds, exchanges or transfers will not be allowed.
Since this time, through HSCV’s financial sponsorship and the dedication of many, Thao has thrived. She is a devoted student, excelling in English and mathematics, and she has made many new friends through her bubbly personality and quirky sense of humor.
There is still plenty of work to be done. Doctors are working on Thao’s face with the help of a technique involving skin expanders. She has already received two surgeries, resulting in increased maneuverability and allowing her to dress herself, tie her shoes, and grasp pens. The doctors would ideally like to continue these surgeries and give Thao the best possible use of her hands.
Join us for this great event on Sunday May 31st at Lake Phalen in Saint Paul, MN. The cost to participate is $30 before May 3 and $35 after May 3. All participants must register on the day between 8:00 am – 9:00 am. The 5K Run begins at 9:30 with the 5K Walk following at 9:45am. The event will be held rain or shine, please no pets. Do to the charity nature of the event refunds, exchanges or transfers will not be allowed. Parking is available near the Phalen Picnic shelter at 1600 Phalen Drive.
To register please follow this link: http://www.hscv.org/5krun/flyer.pdf
Please send completed forms to HSCV Team Member Thao Truong at thao.truong@hscv.org.
HSCV is a small organization and it can be difficult for us to fund one child on an ongoing basis. We need YOUR help in order to continue our sponsorship of Thao. Money raised from the 5k Run Walk will go towards providing Thao with financial assistance required for her living expenses and education while in America.
We want to help Thao to reach her dreams. Through YOUR enthusiasm, anything is possible. We are currently seeking sponsors and volunteers for this event. Please contact thao.truong@hscv.org if you are interested.
If you are unable to attend this event, but would still like to make a donation for Thao please send checks to: HSCV – Thao’s Fund 2965 Spring Lake Road Prior Lake, MN 55372 USA
Or donate using Paypal’s safe and secure network: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4547326
Event proceeds be used to support Thao's stay in America, any excess funds will go to HSCV's general funding.For more information about HSCV visit us on the web at http://www.hscv.org/ or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ha-Noi-Vietnam/Humanitarian-Services-for-Children-of-Vietnam/48888252979
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