The fundraising run was successfully co-organized by the Vietnam Youth Union of Ho Chi Minh City and Diamond Entertainment.
In addition to professional athletes, a diverse range of participants joined the running event, including couples, groups of friends, and families with children.
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| A group of participants take photos at the 2023 Marathon Dream Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, July 30, 2023. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre |
Truong Van Tam emerged victorious in the men’s 5km race, claiming the first prize. Similarly, Khuat Phuong Anh triumphed in the women’s 5km distance, securing the top position.
In the men’s 10km category, Pham Ngoc Phan secured the top position, while Pham Thi Hong Le, a Vietnamese gold medalist from the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi, triumphed in the women’s 10km event at Sunday’s race.
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| Athlete Pham Thi Hong Le finishes first in the women’s 10km event at the 2023 Marathon Dream Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, July 30, 2023. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre |
The proceeds from the run amounted to a generous sum of over VND453 million (US$19,126). This amount was subsequently donated to the Vietnam Youth Union of Ho Chi Minh City, with the aim of providing support to individuals facing hardship.
At the event, the organizers allocated a sum of VND20 million ($844) from the fund to assist 10 individuals who were encountering hardships. Each person received VND2 million ($84.4) in financial support.
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| The three winners of the men’s 5km race are awarded first, runner-up, and second runner-up prizes at the 2023 Marathon Dream Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, July 30, 2023. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre |
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| The organizer of the 2023 Marathon Dream Cup hands over a fund of more than VND453 million ($19,126) from the race’s registration fees in Ho Chi Minh City, July 30, 2023. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre |
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