More than 10,000 people joined a fundraising walk in Thủ Đức City on January 7 to support disadvantaged workers. — VNA/VNS Photo

HCM CITY — More than 10,000 people joined a fundraising walk in Thủ Đức City on January 7 to support disadvantaged workers during the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

The 3.5km-walk raised more than VNĐ3 billion (US$123,700) to help union members and workers celebrate Tết holiday.   

The event, with the theme “Millions of footsteps - One heart”, was organised by the Thủ Đức City Labour Federation in coordination with the HCM City Labour Federation.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Chairman of the HCM City Labour Federation Phạm Chí Tâm said trade unions at all levels have done their best to accelerate the city’s economic recovery and support workers to overcome difficulties after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The walk was aimed at encouraging people to take part in regular physical exercise and called on individuals and organisations to join hands to care for disadvantaged union members and workers, he said.

At the event, the federation gave out 50 gifts worth VNĐ1 million ($41) each to union members.

Nguyễn Thị Lệ, a member of Vành Khuyên 3 Kindergarten trade union in Thủ Đức City, said: “It is a big event during the first days of the year and it spreads the spirit of charity among the community to help union members and workers celebrate the Tết holiday.” — VNS