Hoiana Resort & Golf raises funds for disadvantaged children with congenital heart defects

The donations were raised through the “One Heart – Thousand Beats” campaign, a partnership between Hoiana and VinaCapital Foundation (VCF). Hoiana set a fundraising goal of VND500 million (US$20,000) by December 8 toward providing lifesaving heart surgeries for 13 children.

Within 15 days of calling for donations, the campaign surpassed its goal by attracting over VND520 million, equivalent to the surgery cost of 14 hearts.

Hoiana Resort & Golf allocated VND363 million ($15,000) from its CSR budget to the fundraising campaign. The remaining amount of nearly VND160 million came from Hoiana’s executive leaders, staff members and partners. The campaign will be extended to Feb 15,2024 for more donations from the resort’s guests during holiday seasons.

Hoiana kicks of its festive season with a meaningful charity campaign. Photo courtesy of Hoiana

On Dec. 8, Hoiana Resort & Golf officially handed over a pledge of more than VND520 million to the “Heartbeat Vietnam” program founded by VCF in the resort’s Christmas Tree Light-up Ceremony.

“Hoiana Resort & Golf is dedicated to saving the lives of underprivileged children with congenital heart defects across Vietnam. Our fundraising goals would not be possible without generous donors. I would like to sincerely thank you so much for your donations. Your kindness is greatly appreciated by the children and their families,” said Steve Wolstenholme, President & CEO of Hoiana Resort & Golf.

President & CEO of Hoiana hands the fundraising pledge to Heartbeat Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Hoiana

Founded in 2006, Heartbeat Vietnam has provided over 10,000 heart surgeries for disadvantaged children suffering from congenital heart defects nationwide.

With matching funds from provincial government organizations and insurance coverage, the cost for a donor to cover a child’s heart surgery through Heartbeat Vietnam is $1,500, one-third of the average total cost of the operation.

The program also provides the cost of pre-treatment and post-operative care for the children, including nutrition support, travel fees, health check-ups, and scholarships so they can remain in school.

There are approximately 15,000 infants born with congenital heart defects a year in Vietnam, 85% of whom will not live past their 18th birthday without timely intervention and surgery, according to the Ministry of Health. The majority of children with congenital heart defects are from poor families in rural areas.

Any support like Hoiana helps these children receive lifesaving heart surgery and opens up life-changing opportunities for their families. Studies from Heartbeat Vietnam provide data indicating that 68% of beneficiaries’ families improve economically and escape poverty as a result of healthy children.

Hoiana Resort & Golf and Heartbeat Vietnam’s representatives visit a girl recovering from a heart surgery in May 2023. Photo courtesy of Heartbeat Vietnam

Previously, Hoiana Resort & Golf had contributed VND300 million, equivalent to the cost of heart surgeries for 10 children, to the Scar of Life 10 held in 2022, the annual fundraising event of Heartbeat Vietnam.

This year, Hoiana Resort & Golf has carried out more than 10 CSR activities and initiatives to support the local community.

“One Heart – Thousand Beats” has been introduced alongside the “Seasonal Wonders” campaign that Hoiana Resort & Golf runs from Dec. 1, 2023, to Feb. 15, 2024, to encompass the Christmas, New Year, and Tet holidays.

Local and international travelers are invited to unwind in style on the shores of central Vietnam and immerse in holiday celebrations, all in partnership with Mercedes-Benz An Du Danang.

This festive campaign provides customers with various promotions and recreational activities, such as staycation packages to save up to 60%, and countdown firewall shows on the beachfront.

The Christmas tree lighting moment is one of the highlights of the “Seasonal Wonders” event. Photo courtesy of Hoiana

Hoiana Resort & Golf, Vietnam’s preeminent luxurious integrated resort, is located on the 4-kilometer coastline near two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary.

The beachfront complex offers more than 1,200 keys with four luxury hotels: the Hoiana Hotel & Suites, the New World Hoiana Hotel, the New World Hoiana Beach Resort, and the upcoming Rosewood Hoi An, close to Hoiana Residences.

The resort boasts an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Hoiana Shores Golf Club, the sole golf course in Vietnam and Asia to be named one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World 2023 by Golf World Top 100 recently.

Since its inception, Hoiana Resort & Golf has adopted the principle of project development in parallel with local development. The first phase of an overall $4 billion development project has been completed. In 2024, the resort is expecting to introduce more exciting features and services, inclusive of initiatives to support the community.