"Warmth for Neighbors at Risk" Anonymous Donor Donates 15,000 Masks to Jeju

On the 1st, an anonymous philanthropist donated masks to the Jeju Social Welfare Council. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Amid the shortage of masks caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia), a citizen in Jeju has donated 15,000 masks, drawing attention from netizens.

The Jeju Social Welfare Council announced on the 3rd that an anonymous philanthropist visited the council with an acquaintance on the 1st and delivered 10,000 adult masks (KF94) along with a letter.

It is also known that the philanthropist donated 5,000 children's masks (KF80) to Jeju City by courier on the same day.

Through the letter, the philanthropist expressed a desire to extend warmth to neighbors who, due to economic difficulties and the shortage of masks, have not been able to wear masks and are exposed to danger.

He added, "Although I cannot reveal my identity, I thought that informing people that someone made such a donation during a time when we all need to overcome difficulties together would help spread the culture of giving in our society," and "I hope many citizens will participate in sharing."

A representative of the Social Welfare Council stated through multiple media outlets, "We will coordinate with administrative agencies to ensure that masks are prioritized for distribution to social welfare facilities, as well as elderly people living alone and families with disabilities, so that the philanthropist's intentions can be conveyed," and "With the support of the philanthropist's donation, it will be a great help for marginalized neighbors to overcome the novel coronavirus."

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