One of the saddest days of the year for me was made somewhat bearable by the gracious and amazing friends and families who I have gotten to know over the past 4 years. We had 3 hours before our flight would depart from Saigon, but we made a point to meet with some very important people to me: Em Hung, who is my brother from Vietnam and my longest local friend, and Anh Quoc, who has supported and treated our team for the past 2 years to countless dinners and the use of a 2-ton truck for the mission this year. Both of these individuals have a special place in my heart for their kindness and generosity!!!
An addition to our team this year was Anh Day, Dr. Thao Nguyen's father., He played a vital and pivotal role, which cannot be quantified!!!
I had the fortune to meet with Dr. Chi Tran's mother for the first time, who traveled from Arizona to spend time with her family in Da Nang for the past 30 days. She welcomed me like family and made us feel like our efforts for the patients of Vietnam were second to none. These are the individuals who when I land in Philadelphia, I will miss dearly until the next time we meet!!!
Cam on rat nhieu for the amazing send off!!!!!!
Gap Lai Nam Sau!!!!! (See you next year!!)
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