Entertainer Suzy Lee Donates 30 Million Won to Severance Hospital

Comforting Pediatric Patients and Their Families
with the Pediatric Palliative Care Team "Bitdamai"

Severance Hospital announced on January 20 that entertainer Suzy Lee recently donated 30 million won to the hospital for critically ill pediatric and adolescent patients.

Entertainer Suzy Lee is taking a photo with pediatric patients and medical staff (center, Professor Seungyeon Kwon of the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology). Severance Hospital

Suzy Lee first became connected with Severance Hospital several years ago after meeting a pediatric cancer patient. The relationship began when the guardian of a child undergoing chemotherapy sent her a video of their child imitating Suzy Lee's comedy routines.

After watching the video, Suzy Lee visited the hospital with toys and continued to meet with patients, bringing them laughter. Although the child later sadly passed away, Suzy Lee said that she realized bringing smiles to sick children was a form of service she could offer.

Since Christmas 2024, Suzy Lee has consistently visited the pediatric oncology ward at Severance Hospital. Two years ago, she met each child individually and delivered gifts, taking commemorative photos together with the Severance pediatric palliative care team, "Bitdamai."

Bitdamai, meaning "children filled with the light of life," is a palliative care team that provides integrated support not only for pediatric and adolescent patients with severe rare and intractable diseases but also for their families. The team consists of doctors, nurses, social workers, art, play and music therapists, and clergy, providing support for physical, psychological, social, and spiritual challenges.

Last Christmas, Suzy Lee was joined by actress Kim Ayoung as she visited the pediatric oncology ward, meeting the children, offering her talents, and making a donation.

The donation will be used to support a wide range of pediatric and adolescent palliative care services, including psychological and emotional support, educational programs, volunteer activities, and bereavement care for families of children with severe rare and intractable diseases.

Suzy Lee said, "If I can bring even a moment of laughter to children in hospital beds and the families who stay by their side, that alone makes me happy. I am grateful to be able to share my heart with Severance and to support Bitdamai's palliative care services that care for not only the patients but also their families. I hope they can all return to healthy daily lives as soon as possible."