
Singer Lee Chan-won continues to donate for the treatment of pediatric patients. The Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation announced on September 4 that Lee Chan-won donated the prize money of 1 million won he won at the August King of Good Star competition. With this, the total cumulative donations delivered through Good Star in his name have reached 69.87 million won.
The donations are used to support emergency medical expenses for pediatric patients. Emergency medical expenses are provided to protect livelihoods and support prompt treatment when families of pediatric patients face financial crises due to sudden and high medical costs such as hospitalization, examination, and medication fees. This plays a crucial role in ensuring pediatric patients receive the necessary treatment.
Hong Seung-yoon, Administrative Director of the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation, said, "The positive influence of the singer and his fans is a great strength to pediatric patients who are in urgent need of help." Lee Chan-won's donations carry significant meaning beyond simple financial support, giving hope to pediatric patients and their families.
The Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation carries out various welfare projects, including financial support for treatment of children with pediatric cancer, leukemia, and rare incurable diseases, operation of emotional support programs, and blood donation campaigns. The foundation provides various support needed during the treatment process and focuses on alleviating the burden of medical expenses.
Lee Chan-won has been supporting the Korea Pediatric Cancer Foundation for five years this year. His continuous donation activities have a positive impact on many people and are recognized as fulfilling social responsibility. In addition to his music activities, Lee Chan-won strengthens his bond with fans through social contributions.
Meanwhile, Lee Chan-won is hosting the KBS 2TV medical storytelling program "The Secret of Celebrity Soldiers," which returned to regular programming on September 2, following JTBC's "Talk Correspondent 25" and KBS 2TV's "Immortal Songs." Actively working as a broadcaster, he is influencing various fields.
Lee Chan-won's donations and broadcasting activities establish him as a figure who brings positive change to society beyond being a mere entertainer. His actions serve as a role model to many, and continuous donations and social activities are anticipated in the future.