Team FCVN will be running in the 2009 Boston Marathon on April 20, 2009. As you know, there are many reasons why participants choose to endure the physical and emotional challenge of the Boston Marathon. Some run to win; most run to finish; a few, use the opportunity to give. Members of Team FCVN 2009 are the chosen few. Team members have chosen to share their dream of completing a Boston Marathon with orphaned children in Vietnam. Help us, help them reach their goal, by pledging, either by check or online. (be sure to include the team member’s name when pledging).

Just click on our donate link or send check to:

Foundation for the Children of Vietnam
P.O. Box 15902
Arlington, VA 22215

The Foundation is a charitable corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Contributions are fully tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Code 501(c)(3).

Alessandra DeMarchis BIO

My name is Alessandra DeMarchis and I am a Junior year Biology major at Williams College. I am originally from Burlington, Vermont but currently live in Park City, Utah where I am able to enjoy skiing, climbing, mountain biking, and of course running. Up until this year I was a varsity Cross Country Skier for the Williams College Ski Team. After joining the Williams Outing Club last spring, I decided to concentrate my time on climbing and hiking. I ran the Burlington marathon two summers ago and it was one of the most reward experiences of my life. I am looking forward to supporting the FCVN and running the Boston Marathon this April.

Tom M Nguyen
Born in Viet Nam, in 1964
Wife, Jessie (42) and four children, Timothy (14), Gabrielle (11), Jolie (8), Benjamin (4)
Occupation, Self-Employed as Tax Accountant
Graduate from University of Houston in 1987 with Accounting Degree
I have been running for about 12 years.
…welcome back Tom!

Scott Thatcher is an information technology and management consultant. He has been an avid runner throughout his youth and has wanted to run the Boston Marathon since attending Emerson College. In his spare time he enjoys participating in other regional races as well as traveling. Scott lives in Boston close to the finish line of the marathon with his wife Oum.

Thanks to all that joined us at Tommy Thai Restaurant on 12/28! The food was delicious and hopefully all our volunteers and supporters got a better understanding of the children we support and our overall mission. Special thanks goes to Tommy of Tommy Thai Restaurant, Bruce Pham and Peter Chuong for their pictures, and to the following people and businesses that supported our raffle:

Hoang’s Grill and Sushi Bar
Temple Lounge
Dr. Eugene Su of Beyond Wellness
Forever Yours Portrait Studio
Hung Diep
Terri Le Anh

As the year ends and our mission trip in early 2009 approaches, we would like to invite all our supporters for a final luncheon of 2008. We have negotiated a great deal for a delicious Thai Buffet at the brand new Tommy Thai Restaurant. We will have a slideshow to showcase our current projects and look back at another successful year! Door and raffle prizes as well !!!

One specific project we are making a push for is the MaiTam Center for HIV/AIDS kids in Saigon. For more info:
Mai Tam Center for HIV/AIDS Children

Presale Tix are $20. Please contact the following ppl:
Michelle Le (MichelleLinhLe@gmail.com)
Hung Diep (Hung.Diep@gmail.com)
Phuong “Phoenix” Bui (Phuong.Bui@uspto.gov)

To purchase online go to:
FCVN Donation Page
1) click donate now
2) contribute ticket amount ($20/ticket)
3) in designation, pls put your name and FCVN Luncheon
4) We will email you your e-ticket but pls print your receipt as confirmation as well.

This year’s Bike trek, sponsored by Clif Bar, was a huge success. We raised over $4,000.00. We would like to thank all of our volunteers and supporters who made the event so successful.