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Powerful New Video Honors the Lives and Legacy of Kimmy Duong and Dr. Long Nguyen

Kimmy Duong and Dr. Long Nguyen

A powerful new video honors the remarkable lives and enduring legacy of Kimmy Duong and Dr. Long Nguyen—two individuals whose journey embodies the best of the American dream. Fleeing Vietnam in search of freedom and opportunity, they arrived in the United States with little more than hope and determination. Through hard work, perseverance, and a deep belief in the power of education, they built successful careers, created lasting opportunities for their family, and achieved extraordinary success. However, their greatest legacy may be what they chose to do next.

Guided by gratitude for the opportunities they found in their adopted homeland, Kimmy Duong and Dr. Long Nguyen have dedicated themselves to helping others pursue their own dreams. Through their philanthropic investments—including life-changing gifts totaling more than $36 million to colleges and universities—they have expanded access to education for thousands of students at Montgomery College, George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, the University of Maryland, and beyond.

This is a story of resilience—a story of determination, a story of how one can take opportunity and combine it with passion, a heartfelt desire not only to succeed, but to help others succeed and pay it forward.
—Dr. Jermaine Williams, President, Montgomery College

Their generosity has funded scholarships, strengthened academic programs, and created opportunities for students whose talent exceeds their financial means. Moreover, they have inspired a new generation to embrace the values that shaped their own journey: resilience, gratitude, and a commitment to giving back.

This is the story of two extraordinary lives—and the countless others they are helping to transform. Watch it here: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni-friends-donors/foundation/who-we-are/our-donors.html