Around 3,000 people join 'Health Run Day'

Around 3,000 people joined the “Health Run Day 2015’ held this morning in Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi.

Health Run Day 2015 attracts around 3,000 people.

The event was organised by Nutrilite, Amway’s brand of vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements, in partnership with Hanoi’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to raise funds in support of the “Bridge of Humanity” Charity Programme by Ha Noi Moi Newspaper.

The programme took place in Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi from 6 - 9am with the participation of amateur runners in Hanoi. VND 200 million was raised from the sale of running kits sent to Ha Noi Moi Newspaper to help disadvantaged people in the city.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Leo Boon Wang, General Director of Amway Vietnam said: “Besides celebrating the country’s reunification anniversary, the event aims to share Amway’s vision in Vietnam which involves working together for the development of society”.

Director of Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism To Van Dong said: “As a charitable activity, the run aims to call on people to participate in sports, contributing to health and the improvement of living standards.”

The event was also a part of Nutrilite’s 80th Anniversary activities worldwide after its success in Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines.

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)