3,000 people run for cancer patients

(Dan Tri) - On the morning of October 12, in Hanoi, 3,000 people participated in the "Relay Journey" race for cancer patients.

From 5am, nearly 3,000 athletes were present at West Lake, testing their strength in 3km, 5km and 10km distances. Notably, the race had the participation of many "warriors" who had defeated cancer, and many children.

Athletes participating in the "Relay Journey" race (Photo: Tran Ha).

Each individual can share and accompany the sick in many ways such as: Registering to run at a suitable distance to raise funds to support the sick; directly supporting through the Bright Tomorrow Fund account.

The second "Relay Journey" race was organized by K Hospital in collaboration with the Bright Tomorrow Fund, to raise funds to support cancer patients in difficult circumstances across the country.

Participating in the race, Ms. Vu Hoang Anh (56 years old, Hanoi ) shared that she was once a breast cancer patient. She has been treated for breast cancer at Internal Medicine Department 6, K Hospital for more than 3 years.

"Before that, in 2022, when the doctor diagnosed me with breast cancer and had to undergo surgery and chemotherapy, I was very worried. With the encouragement of the doctors, I went through the treatment process.

I have participated in many races to improve my health and feel more comfortable after each run. I will definitely be a loyal athlete of the "Relay Journey" race in the following years, continuing to train to become stronger, I always believe that I will overcome and win against cancer", Ms. Hoang Anh shared.

According to Prof. Dr. Le Van Quang, Director of K Hospital, the "Relay Journey" race is not just a regular sports event launched by the Hospital and other units, but a long journey that lights up hope, connects love and spreads positive energy to cancer patients.

All proceeds from the race as well as donations from benefactors were announced and transferred directly to the Bright Tomorrow Fund to share with disadvantaged cancer patients across the country.

Through this morning's race, the total amount of money raised to support cancer patients is more than 901 million VND.

Prof. Dr. Tran Van Quang, Director of K Hospital, presented more than VND901 million to the Bright Tomorrow Fund to support cancer patients (Photo: Tran Ha).

"The race is not only a healthy sports activity, spreading positive energy and the spirit of health training, but also a journey of love and sharing, a bridge connecting loving hearts to poor cancer patients, helping them have more faith and will to live to overcome all difficulties in the treatment journey," Professor Quang emphasized.

In addition, responding to the call of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front , K Hospital joined hands to support 300 million VND to share with people heavily affected by the two recent storms No. 10 and 11.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/3000-nguoi-chay-bo-vi-benh-nhan-ung-thu-20251012165241543.htm