The race kickstarted a series of events to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of CMC Corporation. This is an opportunity for CMC staff and the community to spread sportsman spirit and meet social responsibility with every step of the run. With the participation of CMC staff as well as thousands of customers, athletes and KOLs from both domestic and international runner communities, it is hoped that through the race, donations will be made to Operation Smile Fund for 30 children with congenital cleft palate to undergo repair surgery.   

The Digital Heritage Race will start at 0:00 on 8 April 2023 (Friday) and last until 23:59 on 7 May 2023. Runners run on their own, at any time of the day, and use the app VietRace365 to see their results. CMC Corporation aims to donate 300 million VND to Operation Smile, equivalent to 30 repair surgeries for children with congenital cleft palate. To achieve this goal, it is expected that a distance of 300,000 km must be covered. Every one valid kilometer of running/walking will make a donation of 1,000 VND to the fund, thereby shortening the journey to find back the smile for young children in difficult circumstances.

Mr. Nguyen Trung Chinh – Chairman of Board of Directors, Executive President of CMC Corporation said: “A race event to connect people has great social meanings, as it helps us to get closer to each other. This race is a sporting activity that embodies the spirit of CMC people and our business culture. In addition, through the collaboration between CMC and Operation Smile, we want to encourage and promote sporting activities in the corporation as well as to hold meaningful charity programs and meet our social responsibility to the community."

Leaders of CMC Corporation run in support of the race

Appreciating the practical and humane values of the race, Mr. Nguyen Viet Phuong - Chief Representative of Operation Smile, on behalf of Operation Smile Fund - the institution accompanying "Inspiring Run CMC 28", said: “Operation Smile is honored to be a charity partner of the“Inspiring Run CMC 28” race  in 2021 and the “Speed Up” race in 2022, both of which are initiated and organized by CMC  Corporation. Not limited to an annual activity for officers and employees of the Corporation, after each year, the event further attracts other people from the community to participate in and encourages sportsmanship. Especially, such event has a noble meaning, as it has helped to light up the future for 57 children born with facial defects. In 2023, Operation Smile will continue to accompany CMC in The Digital Heritage Race to celebrate the corporation's 30^th anniversary as well as to change the lives of 30 children in the Central Region who were born with cleft lip and cleft palate."

Many runners, both professional and amateur, have actively participated in the race. Quang Tung, a well-known sports commentator excitedly said: "Apart from holding the microphone and give our best to each football commentary, we commentators also have to physically train ourselves, and running is one of our choices for that purpose. This time, we are delighted to join nearly 6,000 runners across the country in a race to raise fund for 30 children with cleft palate to undergo repair surgery."

Pham Thi Hong Le, an athlete, also shared her excitement: "I participated in the races organized by CMC in 2021 and 2022, because I found that it is worth encouraging the spirit of sports as well as the support of the community for children born with cleft lip and cleft palate. I myself am glad to know that CMC Corporation continues to organize this race to celebrate its 30^th anniversary, and that for the event this year, the number of children to be supported through Operation Smile Fund has been raised to 30. I hope that sports lovers in general and keen runners in particular will participate in the race, so that we can both improve our health and spread a humane spirit to change life."

Singer Duc Tuan - Smile Ambassador of Operation Smile happily said: "CMC's races to raise fund for Operation Smile are becoming more and more well-received by avid runners like me. As a Smile Ambassador of Operation Smile, I am grateful for CMC's long-term commitment and practical contributions to the community. Without a doubt, more people will hear of and join the race this year."

"Running brings joy to runners like Quyet and Nga. Therefore, we want to join with the nationwide runner community to raise fund and bring the smile back to 30 children", said Dan Quyet, a famous charity runner.

This is the second year in a row that the race is held.

This is the second year in a row that the race is held by CMC to support Operation Smile. During 30 years of establishment and development, CMC has always shown a high sense of responsibility to the community through practical charity activities. As a leading ICT company in Vietnam, CMC determines that its business development will be associated with responsibilities to the society and the community, so as to truly contribute to building Vietnam into a powerful country.