"Spreading Good Influence" American Grandmother Donates Again in the Name of Lim Young-woong
Cumulative Donations of $14,000
Singer Lim Young-woong's "American grandmother fan" practiced neighborly love in the name of Lim Young-woong to commemorate Korea's Samiljeol (Independence Movement Day).
The Green Umbrella Sejong Regional Headquarters announced, "Ms. Sue Taylor donated $1,000 (about 1.33 million KRW) last month on the 29th in the name of Lim Young-woong to support children from low-income families in Korea."
Ms. Sue Taylor, who is battling ALS, is a fan of Lim Young-woong. Since becoming a fan, she has donated between $1,000 and $2,000 annually on holidays, Lim Young-woong's birthday, and debut anniversary. She has donated a total of 10 times so far, with cumulative donations amounting to $14,000 (18.67 million KRW).
Mrs. Sue Taylor, well known as Lim Young-woong's American grandmother fan.
[Photo provided by Green Umbrella Children's Foundation]
Ms. Sue Taylor said, "The beautiful actions of the 'Hero Era' (Lim Young-woong's fan club), exchanging positive influence everywhere, give me great comfort and inspiration while I lie in bed," adding, "I want to express my gratitude to Hero Era by helping children in my homeland."
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Lim Young-woong also consistently participates in the donation efforts of his fans. According to the Korea Childhood Cancer Foundation, Lim Young-woong donated the entire prize money of 2 million KRW he received last July when he was crowned the 'Good Star King' to treat children with cancer and leukemia.
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