Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association in Gwangju Donates One-Year Scholarships to Local Children

850,000 Won Every Month

A Total of 10.2 Million Won in Annual Support

The Gwangju Community Chest of Korea (hereinafter referred to as Gwangju Fruit of Love) announced on April 24 that the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association in Gwangju would donate a monthly scholarship of 850,000 won (10.2 million won annually) to children in facilities within Nam-gu.

The donation ceremony held at the Nam-gu District Office was attended by Jeong Seokhee, Deputy District Mayor of Nam-gu, Choi Changok, President of the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association, Lee Kyunghoon, Advisor to the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association, Jeong Gyeongi and Jang Jinsook, Vice Presidents of the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association, Choi Hee, Deputy Chairperson of the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association, Yang Inkyu, Director of Pharmacy of the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association, Jeong Kyunghoon, Secretary General of the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association, other members of the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association, and Kim Yunha, Fundraising Team Leader at Gwangju Fruit of Love.

The donated fund was voluntarily raised by 35 members of the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association in Gwangju. Through regular donations, they continue to provide tangible support for the stable life and health of children residing in child welfare facilities, as well as for other underprivileged groups.

In particular, this donation is part of a continuous sharing initiative that has been ongoing every year since 2023, making it especially meaningful as it represents ongoing support rather than a one-time contribution. It is expected to not only provide substantial help to children from vulnerable groups in the local community but also to spread a sense of warmth and community spirit.

Choi Changok, President of the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association, stated, "As a member of the local community, we collected these funds with heartfelt intentions so that children can grow up in a better environment," adding, "Going forward, the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association will continue to take the lead in sharing by maintaining ongoing interest and support."

Kim Yunha, Fundraising Team Leader at Gwangju Fruit of Love, expressed, "I am deeply grateful to President Choi Changok and the members of the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association for their valuable sharing for the children," and promised, "We will do our utmost to ensure that the donated funds are used where they are most needed, contributing to the healthy growth of children."

Meanwhile, since 2012, the Nam-gu Pharmaceutical Association in Gwangju has consistently provided scholarships to local children through the Nam-gu District Scholarship Committee as part of its role as a social leader supporting the socially disadvantaged. The association also donates first-aid medicines to local children's centers and continues to carry out various social contribution activities. Additionally, it operates the 'Love for Life Pharmacy' to protect the mental health of community members, as well as the 'Dementia Safe Pharmacy' to promote early detection of dementia, medication safety, and public awareness improvement, thereby continuing its diverse sharing activities.

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