The 13th Saigon Cyclo Challenge, an annual event that raises funds to provide educational opportunities for disadvantaged children, will be held on March 10 at the Crescent area in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7. The event will feature a cyclo race, a cyclo deco challenge, a grand charity bazaar and many fun attractions including cheerleading teams, kids’ activities, magic shows, lucky draws as well as free refreshments. Saigon Children’s Charity (SCC), the main event organizer, has said that eight teams will join the Cyclo Challenge: HSBS, Hoang Long Hoan Vu, TNK Vietnam, Crown, Giant, Pizza Hut, Yan TV/YNews and SCC All-Star. First prize will be a trip to Sailing Bay resort in Mui Ne, a voucher from Dae Jang Gum Restaurant and tickets to the Galaxy Cinema. The runner up will get a voucher from Hoang Yen Hot Pot Restaurant, and third place winner will receive a voucher from the Brotzeit Restaurant. Every year, SCC supports more 3,500 children through key activities, including building new schools and upgrading old existing classrooms, creating green leaning environments, supplying learning accessories to poor students as well as conducting training courses in English, computer, art, photography, hairdressing and hospitality. Last year’s event raised more than VND700 million ($34,000). (vov.vn Mar 1)
