The Sincere Heart of Eunpyeong-gu's Anonymous Donation Angel in a Handwritten Letter

Anonymous Donor's Handwritten Letter and 740,000 Won Envelope Delivered... Requested to Use for Those Struggling Due to COVID-19... Bulgwang 2-dong Community Center Staff Continue Donor's Intent by Raising Funds

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Amid the difficulties caused by COVID-19, a donation angel sharing warm kindness has appeared, becoming a hot topic.

According to Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung), on the 12th, an elderly person visited the Bulgwang 2-dong Community Center and handed an envelope to the staff, saying, "It may be a small amount, but this money was saved by reducing my meals by 2,000 or 3,000 won each time. Please use it well to overcome COVID-19."

Despite several inquiries about their identity, the elderly person firmly refused to reveal their identity, leaving a message saying, "I hope this helps those working hard for COVID-19 and the elderly in difficulty," and quickly disappeared.

Inside the envelope left by the elderly person was a small handwritten note saying, "Please use this for COVID-19 without asking or questioning. It may not be much for those who have, but for us who are struggling, it is a large sum. Please use it for the difficult and hardworking doctors, professors, teachers, and the poor elderly," along with 743,000 won in bills and coins.

The community center staff who received the envelope said, "The moment I read the handwritten letter, I felt the sincerity and heartfelt emotion in the clumsy handwriting, and tears welled up. Surely, the person is not well-off themselves, but their heart to donate for others was very touching."

Lee Dong-yong, head of Bulgwang 2-dong, said, "Since the elderly person visited wearing a hat and mask and was very reluctant to reveal their identity, we could not find out who they were. However, Bulgwang 2-dong Residents' Autonomy Association (Chairman Yoo Doo-seon) and the staff, deeply moved by the elderly person's appearance, decided to join forces to continue this spirit. We will combine the elderly person's donation with the funds collected by the community center staff to support vulnerable groups in the district struggling due to COVID-19. Although this is a difficult time for everyone because of COVID-19, if such warm hearts come together, we can overcome this crisis," and added, "I hope this envelope spreads widely as a warm vaccine of hope to not only Eunpyeong-gu residents but to everyone," delivering a message of encouragement.

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