Improvement of Mobility Rights for the Disabled in Gumi... Support for 11-Seater Vehicles

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Donate Van to Support Transportation Convenience for People with Disabilities in Gumi

Support for improving transportation convenience for people with disabilities in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province has been expanded.

The International Lions Club 356-E (Gyeongbuk) District and the Gumi City Branch of the Cerebral Palsy Association joined forces to donate an 11-seat van.

The International Lions Clubs Association District 356-E (Gyeongbuk) and the Gumi Branch Supporters' Association of the Korea Association for Persons with Brain Lesions joined forces to donate an 11-seater van.

On the 21st, Gumi City held a vehicle donation ceremony at the city hall’s main conference room and in front of the entrance.

About 40 people attended the event, including Choi Kwangsik, Governor of the International Lions Clubs Association District 356-E (Gyeongbuk), Park Kyungsook, Chairperson of Region 8 (Gumi), Seo Heejung, President of the Supporters' Association of the Gumi Branch of the Korea Association for Persons with Brain Lesions, and Lee Seongbok, Branch President.

The donated vehicle is an 11-seater van worth approximately 39 million KRW, provided to help people with disabilities who have difficulty moving to visit hospitals and carry out daily activities. Twelve Lions Clubs in the Gumi area and supporting members raised funds and decided to provide this support.

On the same day, Region 8 (Gumi) of the International Lions Clubs Association District 356-E (Gyeongbuk) also donated a scholarship of 4.12 million KRW to the Gumi Scholarship Foundation, continuing its contribution to the local community.

Park Kyungsook, Regional Chairperson, said, “Thanks to the active participation of members in the Gumi area, we were able to provide meaningful support for people with disabilities,” and added, “We will continue to carry out various sharing activities in the future.”

Seo Heejung, President of the Supporters' Association, emphasized, “We hope that the vehicle, prepared through the collective efforts of our members, will provide practical help in improving the mobility rights of people with disabilities,” and added, “We will continue to provide ongoing support.”

Kim Jangho, Mayor of Gumi, stated, “I am grateful to the organizations and citizens who have worked to guarantee the mobility rights of people with disabilities,” and added, “I hope that warm sharing within the community will be further expanded.”

Meanwhile, Region 8 (Gumi) of the International Lions Clubs Association District 356-E (Gyeongbuk) is actively engaged in various social contribution activities such as donating vehicles to the Disabled Mobility Support Center, helping neighbors during holidays, sharing love through kimchi-making events, and providing free meals. The Gumi Branch Supporters' Association of the Korea Association for Persons with Brain Lesions is also working to promote the independence and rights of people with disabilities in the region through health promotion projects and rehabilitation program support.

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