S-Oil Donates 100 Million KRW to Support Orchestra for People with Developmental Disabilities

S-OIL donated 100 million KRW to the Heart Heart Orchestra, composed of individuals with developmental disabilities, in celebration of Disability Day.

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On the 18th, S-OIL delivered the donation to the Heart Heart Foundation at its headquarters in Mapo, Seoul. The funds will be used to support the performance activities of the members with developmental disabilities and to conduct disability awareness education for elementary, middle, and high school students as well as the general public.

The Heart Heart Orchestra, founded in 2006, is the first orchestra in Korea composed of individuals with developmental disabilities, aimed at fostering talent development and social participation among disabled youth.

Since 2009, S-OIL has supported the Heart Heart Foundation to improve awareness of disabilities. Last year, the company hired five former orchestra members who were middle and high school students over ten years ago as new employees and held small weekly concerts at its headquarters. To date, S-OIL has donated a total of 1.3 billion KRW through initiatives such as the Sunshine Sharing Concert, Heart Happy School disability awareness education, and scholarships for performers with developmental disabilities.

An S-OIL representative stated, "The harmony achieved by the members with developmental disabilities after long periods of practice was beautiful and moving," adding, "We will continue to support the musical activities of youth with developmental disabilities who have musical talents and strive to be a company that fulfills its social responsibilities."

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