Hickman Preparing for Vietnam Trip

Vietnam may be over 8,000 miles away from Minnesota, but a group of 80 people are soon going to make the long trek.

Our own Don Hickman, along with his wife and two kids are among those in the group planning to go - their daughter, Ellen, was adopted from Vietnam almost ten years ago. Hickman’s family will be helping to build houses as part of their six-day venture.

The Catalyst Foundation (the trip's sponsor) is a nonprofit based in Northfield, MN, that improves the lives of at-risk Vietnamese by working to prevent child trafficking and building houses and schools. Once the homes and schools are built, children learn to read and write and be recognized as citizens so they are better able to receive assistance.

Hickman’s family traveled to Vietnam in 2000 to adopt Ellen, so this time they want to go and return the good deed by helping in anyway possible.

While in Vietnam, Hickman’s daughter wants to bring school supplies with to teach the Vietnamese children English. The trip is set to take place in this month and each of the families are expected to donate $3,000 to help purchase building supplies.

Hickman is hoping people are willing to donate to the Vietnam Aid Expedition to help raise the funds needed. For more information or to donate contact Don or visit the Catalyst Foundation at: http://www.catalystfoundation.org/