"Felt the Importance of Trauma Centers"... 'Faker' Lee Sanghyeok Donates to National Medical Center

After Discussion, Donation Amount Kept Confidential
"I Hope Many People Recognize the Importance of Trauma Centers"

Pro gamer Lee Sanghyeok, known as 'Faker' from T1, is receiving a plaque of appreciation for the 'Seoul Regional Trauma Center Development Donation' at the National Medical Center located in Euljiro, Seoul on the 20th. National Medical Center

Lee Sanghyeok, known as 'Faker,' a pro gamer from T1, made a donation to the National Medical Center to raise awareness about the importance of trauma centers. After discussion, it was decided not to disclose the donation amount.

On the 20th, the National Medical Center announced that Lee Sanghyeok, 'Faker,' had donated to the Seoul Regional Trauma Center Development Fund. The Seoul Regional Trauma Center is the only regional trauma center in Seoul, established within the National Medical Center.

At the donation ceremony for the Seoul Regional Trauma Center Development Fund held the previous day, the National Medical Center presented Lee with a plaque of appreciation and explained the current operations, public contributions, and development plans of the Seoul Regional Trauma Center. The National Medical Center plans to engrave Lee's name on the 'donor wall' located on the first floor of the main building.

Lee Sanghyeok said, "I have long recognized the importance of trauma centers, which are essential to healthcare, and have continuously maintained my interest in and commitment to supporting public healthcare through donations. I hope that through this donation, more people?including esports fans?will become aware of the role and importance of trauma centers, and develop a greater interest in and positive perception of essential healthcare."

He was selected as an inaugural inductee into the 'Hall of Legends,' established last year by Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends (LoL), in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the LoL esports scene for over ten years. In addition, he has continued his philanthropic activities, such as donating to support wildfire victims in North Gyeongsang Province in April, earning praise not only from esports fans but also from the wider public.