Donated 100 Blood Donation Certificates
Supporting Families of Children with Leukemia and Pediatric Cancer
Gwangju Shinsegae Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Donghun) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year by engaging in a variety of social contribution activities, demonstrating its commitment to the local community.
On May 13, Gwangju Shinsegae announced that it held a sponsorship delivery ceremony for families of children with leukemia and pediatric cancer at the CEO’s office of Gwangju Shinsegae.
Attendees at the ceremony included Choi Youngjun, President of the Gwangju Jeonnam Branch of the Korea Leukemia Pediatric Cancer Association, and Lee Donghun, CEO of Gwangju Shinsegae.
Gwangju Shinsegae, CEO Lee Donghun, Choi Youngjun, President of the Gwangju Jeonnam Branch of the Korea Leukemia Pediatric Cancer Association, and other officials are taking a commemorative photo at the sponsorship delivery ceremony for children with leukemia and pediatric cancer and their families. Provided by Gwangju Shinsegae
During the ceremony, Gwangju Shinsegae donated 10 million KRW in sponsorship funds and 100 blood donation certificates. These funds and certificates will be delivered to families of pediatric cancer patients from vulnerable groups, helping to reduce the burden of medical expenses by partially covering transfusion costs.
In an effort to support children battling illness and their families, Gwangju Shinsegae donated 10 million KRW to the Gwangju Jeonnam Branch of the Korea Leukemia Pediatric Cancer Association in 2020. Subsequently, the company donated a total of 30 million KRW in 2022 and 2023.
Prior to this, last week, an event was held to deliver Hope Scholarships for local talent. On May 8, Gwangju Shinsegae held a Hope Scholarship delivery ceremony and provided 70 million KRW to the Gwangju Regional Office of the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation.
The funds sponsored by Gwangju Shinsegae are used to support local youth who are striving for academic excellence despite challenging circumstances. The total cumulative amount donated by Gwangju Shinsegae under the Hope Scholarship program has reached 3.4 billion KRW.
On May 3, the awards ceremony for the 2025 Gwangju Student Art Competition, sponsored by Gwangju Shinsegae, was held. The Gwangju Student Art Competition, which began last year to provide opportunities for young local artists to showcase their talents, concluded successfully with enthusiastic participation from elementary, middle, and high school students.
Gwangju Shinsegae was established in 1995 as the first local corporation in the distribution industry, aiming to pursue mutual growth with the local community. In line with this mission, Gwangju Shinsegae has continuously carried out a variety of social contribution activities, including the Hope Santa Expedition, Hope Scholarship, S-BOX donations, and Kimchi-making volunteer work for charity.
In recognition of these efforts, Gwangju Shinsegae received an A grade for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2023, in the evaluation conducted by the Korea ESG Standards Institute.
Lee Donghun, CEO of Gwangju Shinsegae, stated, "We decided to donate sponsorship funds and blood donation certificates to bring hope to children suffering from leukemia and other illnesses," and added, "We sincerely hope that the families of these children can return to healthy daily lives as soon as possible."
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