Andong Small Business 'Wiz' Donates 4,000 Sun Hats for Heatwave Prevention

Wiz, a small and medium-sized enterprise headquartered in Andong, Gyeongbuk, led by CEO Lee Hong-sil, donated 4,000 conscience parasols worth 200 million won to Andong City on the 7th to prevent heatwave damage among the elderly.

The conscience parasols will be distributed to 539 heatwave shelters (senior centers) in the Andong area to protect elderly people vulnerable to heatwaves.

Wiz is taking a commemorative photo with Kwon Ki-chang, Mayor of Andong City (right in the photo), after delivering 4,000 parasols to provide shade in Andong City.

Lee Hong-sil, CEO of Wiz, said, "With continuous heatwave warnings following the rainy season, I am concerned about the health of elderly people vulnerable to heat-related illnesses," adding, "We donated the conscience parasols hoping to help the elderly protect their health from the strong sunlight during the hot daytime hours, even if only a little."

Mayor Kwon Ki-chang expressed his gratitude, saying, "We deeply appreciate CEO Lee of Wiz for donating valuable items to help local elderly people vulnerable to heatwaves," and added, "Andong City will also spare no effort to support local elderly residents in spending a healthy summer."

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