Unique lucky money gift from Nghe An doctor

The book “Noble Hearts” - a unique lucky money gift from Dr. Khanh on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. Photo: Huy Thu

Right from the beginning of the 12th lunar month, Doctor Tran Quoc Khanh (working at Viet Duc Hospital - Hanoi) bought 550 books "The Great Hearts" - a famous literary work by Italian writer Edmondo De Amicis as a New Year gift for children on the occasion of the Mau Tuat New Year.

This book was written in the 19th century with a simple style but contains many profound moral lessons, promoting education and humanity. “Noble Hearts” has been translated into many languages ​​and has been a bedside book for many generations of friends around the world for over a century.

At first, Dr. Khanh only prepared 300 books, but later, seeing the high demand for books, he immediately bought 250 more books and gave them to children in each area. In Hanoi and the surrounding areas, he gave 200 books, Nghe An 150 books and Ha Tinh 200 books. The children in Nghe An and Ha Tinh will have the books brought to their homes to give to them.

Master - Doctor Tran Quoc Khanh cheering for the Vietnam U23 team. Photo: Huy Thu

Mr. Khanh said: “A French philosopher once said, “Reading good books is like talking to great minds.” Therefore, this Tet holiday, I chose books as lucky money gifts for the children, with the hope of bringing “great minds” to them, nurturing their souls and inspiring them to read.”

This is the second time Dr. Khanh has chosen books as New Year gifts for children. “Last year I also gave books, but in smaller quantities. I am very happy that the children and their parents received these gifts with excitement. Many people living abroad also hope to receive books for their children,” Mr. Khanh shared.

Children of SOS Children's Village Hai Phong were happy to receive lucky money gifts from Dr. Khanh. Photo: Huy Thu

With the concept of "To live is to give", "To give while you still can", recently, he voluntarily registered to donate tissues and organs after death without any conditions, to help people with serious illnesses.

A few weeks ago, he and his colleagues established the “Poor Patients Surgery Fund” with a grand opening concert held at the Hanoi Opera House. The fund aims to connect organizations, individuals, benefactors, and kind-hearted people to help those in especially difficult circumstances in their treatment.

The fund will be applied to many provinces and cities in the North Central region and beyond. Each poor patient who cannot afford surgery will be supported from 10 to 20 million VND, special cases will be supported more.

Some parents received books directly from Dr. Khanh. Photo: Huy Thu