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Give the gift of life this holiday season!
There are more than 30,000 children in Vietnam waiting for the surgery that will save their lives. All of them deserve a chance to have a normal childhood, and you can help them. Heartbeat Vietnam invites you to join us in our efforts during this holiday season to give the gift of life to these children. Click here to meet some of the wonderful kids who need your help!
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VCF Receives Special Award
VCF received the “Third Class Labor Medal” or “Huân chương Lao động Hạng Ba” by representatives of the Vietnamese government in recognition of our efforts to help improve the lives of disadvantaged Vietnamese children. Click here to read more!
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ExxonMobil Supports Children’s Health in Vietnam
VCF is proud to announce ExxonMobil as our newest “Critical Response” program partner! This partnership will bring vital emergency care training and equipment to hospitals in central Vietnam, which will save thousands of lives. Click to read more.
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Meet Nhu Y, our 2,500th Heartbeat Vietnam child!
Read more about Nhu Y, our 2,500th Heartbeat Vietnam child! She received her surgery on Halloween and is well on her way to making a speedy recovery.
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UPDATE: Two Sisters, Two Hearts
A happy ending for Hong Hieu and Hong Thao, identical twin sisters who suffered from congenital heart defects. Click here to learn more about how Jeannie Mai from the Style Network’s “How Do I Look” makeover show and her supporters came to the girls’ aid.
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Dream Meeting 2011
This year the 50 ethnic minority girls from our A Brighter Path scholarship program attended the 2nd annual “Dream Meeting” in Ho Chi Minh City. Click here to read more about the conference and all the exciting activities!
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Val’s 1000 Miles2Work Initiative
Val, who was also born with congenital heart disease, is cycling 1000 miles to work to help raise money for children with congenital heart disease. Her efforts have raised nearly $5,000 and saved five children so far! Click here to read more about the amazing Val!
Important Facts
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The average “out of pocket” cost for heart surgery is $1,500-$5,000
At present there are 21 centers performing cardiac surgery in Vietnam.
The average wait between diagnosis and surgery for a heart patient in Vietnam is over 8 years.
In the HCM Heart Institute, there are over 5000 cases on the waiting list.
Mission Statement
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Children Saved Through
