Hanyang University Hospital School 'Nuribom Classroom' 17th Anniversary Ceremony Held

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Young-won] Hanyang University Hospital announced on the 25th that it held the 17th anniversary ceremony of the hospital school 'Nuribom Classroom' on the 24th at the auditorium on the 3rd floor of the main building.

The event was attended by key officials and related personnel including Song Soon-young, Vice President of Hanyang University Hospital, Yoon Soon-dan, Director of Seongdong Gwangjin Office of Education, and Kang Tae-seok, Chairman of Hanmaeum. Following congratulatory video messages from Assemblyman Han Jun-ho of the Democratic Party and Yang Jae-won, Founding Chairman of Hanyang Children's School, various programs were held such as a speech by a university student teacher, introduction of art therapy class videos, and delivering encouragement messages with placards.

Lee Young-ho, Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and Principal of the hospital school Nuribom Classroom, said in his greeting, "The hospital school plays an important role in providing stability to patients who find it difficult to maintain continuity in their studies and peer relationships due to long-term treatment, and helps them return to their original schools." He added, "I would like to express my deep gratitude to the education office officials, volunteers, current students and their families, and hospital staff who have consistently worked hard for the children over the long 17 years."

In his encouragement speech, Vice President Song Soon-young said, "Many volunteers have devoted themselves with passionate love for the children, allowing patients to continue pursuing their dreams even in the hospital," and added, "I wish for the endless development of Nuribom Classroom so that it can continue to instill hope in many patients."

At the event, excellence awards were presented to patients who are continuing their studies while fighting illness, and certificates of appreciation were given to hospital school teachers who have volunteered. Additionally, a donation ceremony of 500 books from the online bookstore YES24 and a sponsorship donation ceremony by Kim Yoo-jin, CEO of Creon Unity (volunteer art teacher), were held.

Nuribom Classroom, which first opened on November 25, 2005, is the first hospital school in Korea authorized by the education office. It was established to help long-term hospitalized patients with leukemia, pediatric cancer, and other conditions continue their studies and form friendships even while in the hospital. Current teachers, student teachers, companies, and various volunteers provide diverse educational programs at Nuribom Classroom.

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