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Live Like Le: A Legacy of Giving
- By The Global Fund for Children on January 10th, 2012
- Category: Donor News
Le Dinh Hoang with his son
Last summer, Vicky Dang contacted us to inquire about making a contribution to The Global Fund for Children. Her family was searching for a way to memorialize her brother Le Dinh Hoang, who tragically passed away at the age of 39.
Le’s family said that as they struggled to cope with his loss, they found hope in GFC’s global outreach and grassroots approach to tackling the issues affecting the safety, education, and well-being of children; a direct reflection of what Le valued most. They found us using Charity Navigator.
Le was born on February 1st, 1972 to Lan Thi Hoang and Khai Khac Truong. Despite having little to start with when he emigrated from Vietnam to the United States with his family, Le strived for a better life for himself and those around him. He spent his college years at Virginia Tech, earning degrees in biochemistry and biology; completed IT training; studied classical music and ballroom dancing; and obtained a barber license. Le was caring, thoughtful, and compassionate, and he had a profound sense of duty toward his family. He was especially attentive to the needs of those who were younger.
Le seldom thought of himself first; he was a giver. So when friends and relatives offered financial assistance with his funeral arrangements, his family decided instead to utilize this generosity to do something that honored the way Le lived his life. They donated the money to support GFC’s mission of bettering the lives of vulnerable children around the world.
When Le’s family visited our office in Washington, DC, last month, we asked what they wanted to achieve by making a gift to GFC. His mother said that she wanted Le to be remembered for his selflessness and his deliberate and caring nature, but that most of all she wanted to inspire others to “live like Le.” We at The Global Fund for Children are honored to have been chosen by Le’s family to carry on his memory, and we hope that through our work we can encourage others to do the same.
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