The 18th Dinh Thien Ly Charity Walk will be organised at the Crescent Lake area in District 7 of HCM City on January 7.

The walk, which was known as Lawrence S. Ting, is an annual event that Phu My Hung Development jointly organises with the people’s committees of District 7, District 8, Nha Be District and Binh Chanh District every year to encourage local people to walk as well as to raise funds to help people living in difficulties.

This year, the walk is themed “Footsteps of Sharing, Connecting Communities” with the participation of Miss Vietnam 2018, Tran Tieu Vy.

The Dinh Thien Ly Walk has been organised since 2006 and has raised over VND41 billion (US$1.7 million). The money has been used to build houses for disadvantaged people and help others repair houses.

In addition, the money has also been given to other charities such as HCM City Television and HCM City’s culture and sports authority.

This year, the organiser expects to raise VND3.4 billion ($145,000).

Each person joining the walk will contribute VND130,000 to the charity fund and receive a T-shirt, water and a lucky ticket to win a prize of up to VND28 million ($1,200). — VNS