Lighting Up Smiles in the Highlands 2019 – GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM and the Charity Program in Y Ty, Bat Xat, Lao Cai
January 5th, 2019 was perhaps an unforgettable day for the members of GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM – a memorable start to 2019 with a charitable trip to support students in the poor commune of Ý Tý, Bát Xát District, Lào Cai Province.
Y Tý is a remote commune, like an isolated oasis amidst the vast mountains of Bát Xát District, Lào Cai Province. The locals hardly speak Vietnamese, are mostly illiterate, and have lived for generations with a self-sufficient economy.
Putting aside the daily hustle and bustle to bid farewell to 2018 and welcome the new year 2019, the extended family of GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM joined hands in the charity program “Lighting up Smiles in the Highlands 2019.” With warm support from the local teachers, despite the rugged and winding mountain roads and dense fog, the charity team visited, interacted with, and directly delivered small gifts to the students and teachers of Lao Chải Kindergarten, Phìn Hồ Kindergarten, and Phìn Hồ Primary School.
With a total amount of gifts valued at 26 million VND, contributed by donors including clients, friends, partners, and all employees of GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM:
50m² of corrugated iron roofing to provide sun and rain protection for the activity area at Lao Chải Kindergarten was installed.
30 warm blankets for the semi-boarding activities at Phìn Hồ School.
120 gift packages containing warm jackets, wool socks, candies, and milk for each student.
04 Tet gift bags for the teachers.
Along with various other donated clothes and supplies...
Through this charity program, GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM hopes to contribute in a small way to alleviate some of the difficulties and shortages faced by children in the area. It is hoped that these small gifts will help strengthen their spirit, willpower, and determination to overcome poverty and continue their dream of going to school.
GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEM hopes that in the future there will be more charitable opportunities to reach the people of Y Tý in particular, and other disadvantaged areas across the country in general. Lighting up Smiles in the Highlands 2019: “Awake in joy, close eyes in happiness – Giving is forever.”
