Heartbeats of Hope is the 2025 International Project for Interact District 5170, focused on making a meaningful impact in Vietnam.

This year, Interact District 5170 is partnering with the VinaCapital Foundation’s Heartbeat Vietnam initiative to help provide life-saving heart surgeries for children born with congenital heart defects.

High school students from Interact clubs across the San Francisco Bay Area are working together on fundraising efforts, to support medical treatment that can transform the lives of these young children. Through their collective efforts, these students are not only raising funds but also raising awareness about the critical need for healthcare access in underserved communities. By collaborating with Heartbeat Vietnam, Interact District 5170 hopes to bring hope and healing to children in need, creating a lasting impact in the lives of both the recipients and the students involved.

Our speaker, Chloe Nguyen, is a graduating senior at Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy. She currently serves as the International Project Coordinator for Interact District 5170, collaborating with over 20 individuals as part of the Daydream District Council 2025.

Chloe is the founder of the Heartbeats of Hope Initiative, which aims to bring positive humanitarian change through healthcare. With a deep passion for the medical field, she plans to pursue a career in nursing and eventually specialize as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

To learn more about Heartbeats of Hope, watch this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGyDqNupJ3w