Kim Ji Won makes a generous donation to help children with rare diseases

Actress Kim Ji Won donated 100 million won to Seoul National University Children's Hospital to help child patients with severe, rare, and incurable diseases, as well as to improve the hospital's ward facilities.

On August 10, Seoul National University Children's Hospital disclosed that Kim Ji Won donated 100 million won (approx. 70,000 USD) to the hospital on August 7, asking that the funds be used to help cover medical expenses for pediatric patients from low-income families and to improve the conditions of hospital wards.

The donated funds will be used to alleviate the burden on children with severe, rare, and incurable diseases and their families who travel to and from the hospital from across the country, while also helping create an environment where they can receive medical care in a safer and more comfortable way.

Kim Ji Won said, "While filming the drama Doctor X, I came across the struggles of medical staff and the stories of sick children up close, which led me to decide to make this donation. I sincerely want to express my gratitude and support to the medical staff, patients, and their families who are continuing to do their best."

Chae Jong Hee, director of Seoul National University Children's Hospital, expressed his gratitude, saying, "We will use this valuable donation to help families of children who are struggling with the burden of medical expenses and to ensure that children who come to our hospital from across the country with hope can focus on their treatment in a safe and child-friendly environment."

Source: The Korea Economic Daily