Runners of Vietnam Mountain Marathon helped to contribute VND 500,000,000 to this mission – enough to cover the cost of 50 operations on children with cleft lip during the week of March 27.
Cleft lip is a birth defect that occurs when a baby’s lip or mouth does not form properly in the womb.
Patients with cleft lips may face a variety of challenges, including health complications such as difficulty eating and speaking, as well as social stigma and discrimination.
Alongside covering the costs of surgery, Vietnam Mountain Marathon funds are also used to support the costs of a family member staying at the hospital with the child.