The Saigon Summer Ball 2022 – the first in-person charity gala dinner from Saigon Children’s Charity in three years – successfully raised US$215,000 to help children’s education.
Ho Chi Minh City, 26th September 2022 – The Saigon Summer Ball, a premier charity ball organised annually by Saigon Children’s Charity (saigonchildren), has raised US$215,000 from its main event on Saturday 24th September and others to continue saigonchildren’s vital work in removing barriers to education for children across Vietnam.
The 13th Saigon Summer Ball took place on 24th September and welcomed 260 guests who are business leaders, diplomats, celebrities, and philanthropists to come together and make a difference for Vietnam’s disadvantaged children. The elegantly designed event had attendees enjoy an exclusive dining experience by Park Hyatt chefs, drinks throughout the night, and photos from a professional team of photographers.
To host the event, we welcomed Runner-Up Miss Vietnam 2016 Thuy Dung and Anh Mai, an alumnus of Thang Long School. We were delighted to present singer Phuong Vy, who sang a stunning rendition of ‘You Raise Me Up’, alongside students from Thang Long School’s music class. They were all dressed in sweet matching attire and smiled throughout the amazing performance. It was an incredible opportunity for the children to be able to perform in front of such a large crowd. The entertainment continued as we welcomed the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra to the stage, and then a powerful and expressive performance by Dancenter.
Speaking at the Ball, Mr. David Appleton, Chairman of Saigon Children’s Charity, said: “This is the first full Saigon Summer Ball since 2019. The three years in between have been very hard for the charity and the children we look after – including more than 100 children orphaned by COVID. Tonight features fine wine, fine dining, and fine company, but really it is about helping Vietnam’s most vulnerable children to build a brighter future.”
The event raises funds through live and silent auctions, raffle, direct donations, as well as sponsorship. All the funds will be used to fuel saigonchildren’s operation in helping underprivileged children and youth of Vietnam have better access to education.
The Saigon Summer Ball has long been a premier philanthropic event in Ho Chi Minh City and is the most important fundraising event of Saigon Children’s Charity. Taking place annually, the event always provides an evening of unrivalled dining experience, along with the opportunity to raise money for an excellent cause; to improve the lives of underprivileged children, helping them to reach their full potential.
Photo credit: Sang Nguyen