Hundreds of pediatric patients took part in the Sun of Hope festival at Hanoi Children's Hospital on Nov. 7, where organizers arranged games, performances and gifts to provide entertainment for children undergoing treatment.
The event was organized by Hope Foundation in coordination with the hospital and MUFG Bank Ltd.'s Hanoi Branch.
Activity booths across the hospital grounds offered statue painting, sand art, ring toss and balloon twisting, alongside a food area. The program aimed to give children a recreational space outside hospital wards and help ease the stress associated with prolonged treatment.
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A variety of toys prepared for the children.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
The sand art booth gives creations to pediatric patients at the festival.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Relatives and young patients join the festival.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
The statue-painting area at the festival.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Parents and children arrive early to take part in the activities.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Children receive balloon sculptures from a clown.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Hundreds of pediatric patients attend the festival.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
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Le Thi Thuy, 42, who attended with her son, said the activities offered them a welcome break from hospital treatment. Her 13-year-old son, Phi Ngoc Bao, has kidney failure and congenital cerebral palsy and cannot walk independently. The family has been coming to the hospital for treatment three times a week since May.
"Today I brought him down to the lobby earlier than usual to watch the magic show. These activities help him forget some of the pain after dialysis," Thuy said.
As part of the event, MUFG Bank's Hanoi Branch, through Hope Foundation, donated an indoor playground, five trees and six electric syringe pumps to the hospital, as well as hundreds of gifts for patients. The sponsorship was valued at VND250 million (US$9,770).
Yohei Ota (R), deputy general manager of MUFG Bank Ltd.'s Hanoi Branch, presents the sponsorship to a representative of Hanoi Children's Hospital. Photo by Nga Thanh
Yohei Ota, deputy general manager of MUFG Bank's Hanoi Branch, said the bank hoped to make practical contributions to the community.
"We are very honored to accompany Hope Foundation and Hanoi Children's Hospital in bringing joy and sharing to the children and families with children undergoing treatment at the hospital," he said.
Dr. Ngo Quang Hung, director of Hanoi Children's Hospital, said the support would help improve hospital facilities and ease the psychological burden on patients' families.
"Community sharing embodies the philosophy we pursue - making every effort so that fewer children need to come to the hospital," he said.
The new playground facility for pediatric patients at the hospital.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Representatives of Hope Foundation and MUFG Bank Ltd.'s Hanoi Branch join the director of Hanoi Children's Hospital to inaugurate the facility.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Representatives of the sponsor and Hope Foundation pose for a commemorative photo with hospital staff and pediatric patients.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Participants take part in a tree-planting activity during the festival.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Hundreds of gifts are presented to young patients.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Hope Foundation and the sponsor distribute gifts to pediatric patients in the wards.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Gifts are delivered to young patients receiving treatment in hospital departments.<\/p>\n\t","\n\t
Yohei Ota, deputy general manager of MUFG Bank Ltd.'s Hanoi Branch, presents a gift to a young patient.<\/p>\n\t"]' data-component-value="">
Support for pediatric patients is part of Hope Foundation's Sun of Hope program, launched in 2021. The program has supported treatment for more than 3,500 young patients and provided emotional support to thousands of others.
Readers can support children through the Sun of Hope program.