Chonnam National University Hospital Completes 7-Day Journey of 'Love Sharing Relay'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] Jeonnam National University Hospital announced on the 30th that the "Love Sharing Relay Event," which delivers warmth to neighbors in need during the year-end and New Year season, has concluded its 7-day journey with a quiet impression.

Organized by the Public Health Medical Project Office of Jeonnam National University Hospital, the "Love Sharing Relay" is a volunteer event established last year to inspire courage and hope among socially marginalized groups in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions who are economically disadvantaged and unable to receive proper medical benefits.

The event, held from the 11th to the 18th, consisted of eight activities delivering quarantine masks, briquettes, blankets, thermal underwear, and Onnuri gift certificates to people with disabilities, elderly living alone, homeless people on the streets and in facilities, single-parent and grandparent-headed families, children in welfare facilities, and foreign workers.

Due to COVID-19, direct visits were minimized and most activities were conducted in a non-face-to-face manner. The recipients were selected through recommendations from local governments and administrative welfare centers, resulting in 36 individuals and 4 institutions being chosen.

Briquettes and Onnuri gift certificates were delivered to two households with disabled persons, and blankets and Onnuri gift certificates were given to eleven households each of disabled persons and elderly living alone.

For about 50 homeless people on the streets and about 20 homeless people in facilities, blankets, thermal underwear, socks, hand cream, and masks were provided.

Onnuri gift certificates and school supplies were delivered to 12 single-parent and grandparent-headed families.

More than 70 children in welfare facilities received lap blankets and gift packages, and foreign workers were given socks, masks, and medicines to share warmth.

The recipients expressed their gratitude through phone calls and messages upon receiving these heartfelt gifts.

One elderly person living alone who received a gift said, "Since I rarely go outside due to COVID-19, receiving this blanket will help me stay warm this winter."

A guardian of a person with a physical disability who sent a thank-you message said, "Especially this year, as I spent more time at home, the situation felt somewhat bleak, but receiving such warm kindness gives me strength."

A representative of a social welfare facility in Nam-gu expressed gratitude, saying, "During the Christmas holidays, the children were frustrated because they couldn't go outside, but after receiving gifts from Jeonnam National University Hospital, they had a joyful time."

Jeonnam National University Hospital Director Ahn Young-geun said, "Through this event, I hope it becomes an opportunity to inspire courage in economically disadvantaged neighbors, even if with small sincerity," and added, "Jeonnam National University Hospital will continue to faithfully fulfill its role as a regional base hospital for socially marginalized groups."

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