 Lien is an 7 years old orphan living at Mai Am Hoa Hong, Saigon. She is diagnosed with Down syndrome and congenital heart defect. The heart operation to correct the heart defect is estimated at $2,200. Lua Viet is currently raising the fund for the operation. Click here for more information on Lien's case. |
 For many children with heart defect, there is no future, even though in most cases the condition can be corrected with surgery. The cost for each case is approximately $2,500, varying depending on the severity of the defect and the condition of the child. Help Lua Viet give them a life and a new future. |
 The Sandals for Lepers project is a continuation of the legacy of Hope and of Love by Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan. Read about our contribution to build homes and schools for the lepers living in remote jungle. |
 Building on the success of the 2008 Marathon to raise fund for children heart surgey, Phuong Thao is building a team to run again in 2009 with a goal of providing surgery for 20 children. Read about the team's plan and about some of the children who had surgey in 2008. |
