QUẢNG NAM — More poor children with heart defects in the central province of Quảng Nam will have a chance to live healthily thanks to the generous donation of gold-hearted sponsors.

A luxurious integrated resort located in Quảng Nam – Hoiana Resort & Golf – has donated VNĐ520 million (about U$21,000) to the “Heartbeat Vietnam” programme founded by VinaCapital Foundation (VCF). The donations were raised through the “One Heart – Thousand Beats” campaign – a partnership between Hoiana and VCF to support the surgery cost for unprivileged children with congenital heart defects.

President & CEO of Hoiana Resort & Golf, Steve Wolstenholme (left) hands over a pledge of more than VNĐ520 million to the “Heartbeat Vietnam” programme in the resort’s Christmas Tree Light-up Ceremony on December 8. — Photo courtesy of Hoiana Resort & Golf

The campaign aims to raise VNĐ500 million ($20,000) by December 8 to provide heart surgery for 13 disadvantaged children with congenital heart defects and financially support their families.

Within only 15 days of calling for donations, the campaign surpassed its goal by attracting over VNĐ520 million, equivalent to the surgery cost of 14 hearts. Alongside the main contribution from its CSR budget (about VNĐ363 million), the remaining amount came from Hoiana’s executive leaders, staff members and partners.

From left, Chairman of Quảng Nam Charity Association, Trần Hồng Phúc, President & CEO of Hoiana Resort & Golf, Steve Wolstenholme, Director of Mercedes-Benz An Du Da Nang, Nguyễn Thi Thu Trang, and Chief Executive Director of Vinacapital Foundation, Rad Kivette, on the stage to launch the “Seasonal Wonders” programme on December 8. — Photo courtesy of Hoiana Resort & Golf

"Hoiana Resort & Golf is dedicated to saving the lives of underprivileged children with congenital heart defects across Việt Nam. Our fundraising goals would not be possible without generous donors. I would like to sincerely thank you so much for your donations. Your kindness is greatly appreciated by the children and their families,” said President & CEO of Hoiana Resort & Golf, Steve Wolstenholme.

Previously, through the ‘Scar of Life 10’ held in 2022 – the annual fundraising event of Heartbeat Vietnam, Hoiana Resort & Golf contributed VNĐ300 million, equivalent to the cost of heart surgeries for 10 children.

The "One Heart - Thousand Beats" campaign has been introduced alongside the “Seasonal Wonders” programme that Hoiana Resort & Golf runs until February 15, 2024, to celebrate Christmas and New Year. The resort expects their guests will take part in the campaign to spread the spirit of sharing during the holiday season.

"One Heart - Thousand Beats" has been introduced alongside the “Seasonal Wonders” programme that Hoiana Resort & Golf runs until February 15, 2024, to celebrate Christmas and New Year. — Photo courtesy of Hoiana Resort & Golf

Local and international travellers are invited to unwind in style on the pure shores of Central Việt Nam and immerse their senses in a wonderland of holiday celebrations – all in partnership with Mercedes-Benz An Du Danang.

The festive programme provides travellers with various appealing promotions and recreational activities such as staycation packages to save up to 60 per cent, experience special epicurean journey with Michelin-starred chef Brian Voigt on December 16 or savour extravagant Christmas dinners at different restaurants in the resort on December 24 and 25, as well as a countdown firewall shows on the beachfront. — VNS