HÀ NỘI — Standard Chartered Bank, in partnership with the organisers of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race, has launched the '3F – Fun Fit Fest' programme with the message 'Breaking limits and spreading good things together'.

Taking place from October 1 to November 4, the initiative aims to build a healthier community by encouraging people nationwide to exercise and share their sports spirit online.

Through the vRace mobile app, participants can run, walk or cycle, with each valid kilometre converted into VNĐ3,000 for the Will to Live Fund, which supports people with disabilities in starting digital businesses.

Participants can also post photos of their activities on Facebook with programme hashtags. Each valid post will generate an additional VNĐ20,000 contribution to the fund.

Trịnh Như Quỳnh, head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing at Standard Chartered Việt Nam, said: “By joining Fun Fit Fest, participants will not only achieve their own breakthroughs, but will also spread the spirit of sports, improve both physical and mental health in the community and support people with disabilities through the Will to Live Fund."

"We are passionate about this programme and believe it will receive strong support from the community,” Quỳnh added.

Established in 2008, the Will to Live Fund is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups through free IT vocational training and job creation. It has trained more than 1,560 students, with 70 per cent employed after graduation, contributing to sustainable development and social justice in Việt Nam.

The Fun Fit Fest is one of the sideline activities of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2025, the 10th race in the bank’s globally recognised marathon series. The event will take place on November 9 at Hà Nội’s Quần Ngựa Sports Palace, bringing together professional runners, disabled athletes, residents and sports lovers.

As the main sponsor, Standard Chartered reaffirms its long-term commitment to Việt Nam, where it has been present for over 120 years, by fostering a strong sports spirit and connecting communities through meaningful activities. — VNS