David watched as his mentor, Hung, lay on the hospital bed like a shriveled plant long past its vital days. Wet footprints from the rain marked the floor beneath. Around them, patients lay along the walls of the hospital in open air--some in movable steel beds and others on bamboo mats rested flatly on the ground; it was an unfit place for a hero to spend his last dying … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Vietnamese American: David Loc Tran on a Journey Led by Pho
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G.I. Joe Benefit Concert Raised Money, and Awareness
It began as a simple idea for a fundraiser: host a benefit concert to raise money for G.I. Joe Search & Rescue while promoting the organization to the community. The end result was all that -- and much more. The August 20 night event had food, music, comedy, and fashion. The Access Group Media warehouse completely transformed from a printing factory into a classy banquet … [Read more...] about G.I. Joe Benefit Concert Raised Money, and Awareness
A Love That Dung Knows
In a matter of four days, I walked in and out of her life. So easily, so relentlessly, I turned my back towarded her and disappeared. Her eyes were luminous, her eyelashes long. Within seconds, I saw them droop, tears then cascaded into a waterfall. I watched her face grow red as she wrapped her small arms around my waist. “Sao vay?” What’s wrong? I asked if the girl on the … [Read more...] about A Love That Dung Knows
Return to Tu Du Hospital
The following blog was written by Involvement Track VIET Fellow, Linh Pham. Tu Du Hospital is one of the biggest hospital located in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), serving both the general population and has a ward dedicated especially to victims of Agent Orange called Hoa Binh Peace Village. The hospital has a no camera policy for volunteers, the picture below is of artwork made … [Read more...] about Return to Tu Du Hospital
AADP Kaama Lounge Bone Marrow Donor Fundraiser in San Jose
Hey VTP readers, consider attending the AADP Bone Marrow Donor Fundraiser next Thursday, July 21, if you're in the San Jose area. The fundraiser is set up specifically to help a young woman by the name of Jess who was diagnosed with a form of leukemia known as CLL, but its larger goal is to get people donating bone marrow. Of course, you wouldn't actually be donating at the … [Read more...] about AADP Kaama Lounge Bone Marrow Donor Fundraiser in San Jose