Gwangju Seo-gu Donates 4 Million Won in Sponsorship to Low-Income Pediatric Patient Families

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Daeseok) announced on the 8th that it delivered 4 million won in 'Agarang Sponsorship Fund' to low-income families with sick children.

This sponsorship fund delivery by Seo-gu was promoted to alleviate the economic difficulties of low-income families with sick children and to assist with hospital treatment.

The sponsorship fund was delivered to low-income families with sick children through the recommendation of Seo-gu Public Health Center, supported by the Gwangju-Jeonnam branch of the Korea Population, Health and Welfare Association (Head Yoon Myungshim).

One child, the recipient of the Agasarang sponsorship fund, has been diagnosed with Potocki-Lupski syndrome.

This disease is accompanied by developmental disabilities, autism, hyperthyroidism, scoliosis, and musculoskeletal disorders, requiring continuous treatment.

The Seo-gu Public Health Center, while conducting support projects such as the Nutrition Plus program, learned of this child's difficulties and provided support through a sponsorship request.

A Seo-gu official said, "We hope that the burden of medical expenses will be somewhat reduced for low-income families with sick children who are facing even greater difficulties due to COVID-19," and added, "We ask for continuous warm support for children in need of treatment."

Meanwhile, the Korea Population, Health and Welfare Association's 'Agarang Sponsorship Project' is a program supporting low-income families to promote maternal and child health and child welfare. Since 1999, it has raised medical expenses and delivered sponsorship funds totaling 840 million won to 292 sick children nationwide to date.

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