2024 BritCham Hanoi Fun Run to Raise Money for Typhoon Yagi Recovery Efforts
BritCham Fun Run 2024 is expected to continue to attract thousands of participants, the charity money collected will support charity programs in localities affected by the recent storm No. 3 (Yagi), sponsor scholarships for students in difficult circumstances.
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| The British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BritCham Vietnam) on October 24 held a press conference to launch the BritCham Fun Run 2024 in Hanoi. The Fun Run is an annual charity event organized by BritCham to raise fund and support for communities in need. The event will be held on the morning of November 10, 2024 at the BUV campus, Ecopark Urban Area (Hung Yen). |
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