CVBF Canada – Children of Vietnam Benevolent Foundation

Justine Dien- CoFounder/Project Director

I was one of the more fortunate ones because, in 1983, I and my family were sponsored to Canada by my uncle. Although I did not experience the harrowing conditions of the boat people, I am still most grateful for this journey. Through the kindness of fellow Canadians, my large family of ten siblings quickly grew to love our new home because this beautiful country is a land of hope and opportunities.

When I now take my son to hockey practice or my daughter to piano lessons, I am often reminded of how lucky I have been. The paths of our lives could have been much different if our family had no means of leaving our war-torn homeland. Because of the blessings in my life, I am now a volunteer with the Children’s Make-A-Wish foundation to bring smiles to children afflicted by illnesses. To pay forward the kindness my family had received, I am proud to have co-founded this organization to extend hope and opportunities to children living in poverty in Vietnam.

27394384_10155010667761372_1794655575_n — Dr. Quinn Pham – Project Director, Volunteer

Hoan Le McQaurrie -Volunteer

40404105_1950564954982460_8432725298474123264_o — Henry Le – Volunteer

20170112_214413 — Verna Quach – Volunteer

59380746_10161532483510570_2673775497204203520_o — Rob Bernshaw – Volunteer