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A heart of gratitude beyond fandom..77-year-old fan with mobility issues donates 3 million won to 'Anna's House' for debut 10th anniversary

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Mun Wansik

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To commemorate singer Lim Young-woong's 10th anniversary of his debut (August 8), a fan added meaning to the occasion by making a donation filled with gratitude, despite having difficulty moving.

Jeong Gyeong-ae (77), a Grade 1 physical disability recipient, donated 3 million won to Seongnam City's social welfare corporation 'Anna's House' to commemorate Lim Young-woong's 10th anniversary of his debut. The cumulative amount Jeong has donated three times since 2021 to the same institutional investor totals 11 million won.

Jeong, who spends most of her time in a nursing home bed due to mobility issues, is reported to have saved government subsidies for a long period to raise this donation money. Even in a situation where daily life alone is difficult, she has continued to donate by recalling the help she once received.

Jeong was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 17, and her condition later worsened to a life-threatening state, but she underwent surgery and received care thanks to the help of local volunteers and welfare/donation organizations. About 40 years later, she was able to stand up again on her own two feet, and she has often expressed gratitude by saying, "Looking back, I have received far more help than I deserved."

'Ankaekkot', who engages in fan activities at Seongnam Youngwoon Geonhaeng-guk while maintaining a long relationship with Jeong, reported that Jeong finds solace in Lim Young-woong's songs amidst her daily life with illness.

The fan group 'Seongnam Youngwoon Geonhaeng-guk', which is Lim Young-woong's fan club, also donated 8.8 million won to Anna's House and participated in free meal cooking volunteer work. The fan group had previously donated to Anna's House last year as well.

The donation recipient, social welfare corporation 'Anna's House', is operated by Father Kim Ha-jong, who naturalized from Italy about 35 years ago. Since 1998, it has provided meals daily to over 500 homeless people and elderly living alone, and also runs welfare programs including free medical treatment, counseling, and self-reliance support.

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