Belgium golf tournament raises funds for AO victims

The event, the 12th of its kind jointly, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Chris Geyskens, Chairwoman of the Belgium chapter of the Hoi An – Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin.

Brussels (VNA) - A friendly golf tournament named “Vietnam Ambassador’s Cup” was held in Brabant Wallonia province, Belgium on June 22 to raise funds for Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims in Hoi An city, Vietnam’s Quang Nam province.

The event, the 12th of its kind jointly, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Chris Geyskens, Chairwoman of the Belgium chapter of the Hoi An – Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin. It drew the participation of 90 amateur golfers, including diplomats, business leaders, international friends, and members of the Vietnamese community in Belgium.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium and the EU Nguyen Van Thao highlighted the significance of the tournament, held amidst the growing ties between the two countries. He expressed deep gratitude to the Vietnamese community in Belgium, local sponsors, and international friends for their steadfast support, particularly Geyskens and her husband who have worked tirelessly for over a decade to aid Vietnamese AO victims.

Geyskens said she was proud of the growing participation by both Vietnamese and Belgians, calling the event a meaningful way to show community responsibility.

This year tournament raised over 15,000 EUR (17,220 USD), which Geyskens will present to the Hoi An victims./.



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