The 20th annual Fun Run for Charity is scheduled to take place on November 15 in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City as part of efforts to raise funds for people nationwide who are suffering financial difficulties.

The event, which is organised by the British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV), has so far attracted 120,000 participants, raising over VND12 billion for charitable activities across the country.

The purpose of the Fun Run is to encourage a fair-play spirit in sports while strengthening bonds between runners. In addition, the occasion aims to raise funds for charity projects throughout the country in numerous fields such as education, health care, and natural disaster prevention.