"I Struggled in the Coal Mines While Raising Four Children"... Why a Woman in Her 80s Brought 21.95 Million Won in Cash

Despite difficulty getting around, the donor visited City Hall in person
Yongin City presents donor with a "Shy Sharing Badge"

"I worked in the coal mines because I had to make a living. Now that my children can make a living, too, I want to donate."

An elderly person in their 80s who raised four children despite financial hardship has warmed hearts by donating 21.95 million won to help neighbors in greater need.

A handwritten letter from an anonymous donor in their 80s who gave 21.95 million won to help neighbors. Provided by Yongin City.

According to Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province on October 14, A, an anonymous donor in their 80s who lives in Cheoin-gu, donated 21.95 million won to help neighbors on October 8.

Although A has difficulty getting around, they went to Yongin City Hall in person to deliver the donation. Among the bundles of cash was a handwritten letter, carefully penned one character at a time.

The letter described A's life devoted to their family and their wish to share with neighbors despite their own financial difficulties.

A raised four children on a modest income alongside their husband, who worked in the coal mines. Although the family faced financial hardship, A said that now their children had grown up and established themselves as members of society, they wanted to help neighbors in greater need.

In the handwritten letter, A wrote, "Although I am living in financial hardship, my children have grown into responsible members of society, and now I want to share with neighbors in need."

A added, "I hope the donation will be used to help elderly people who are lonely and children in families that need assistance."

To thank A for their generosity, Yongin City visited them in person, expressed its gratitude, and presented them with a "Shy Sharing Badge."

The "Shy Sharing Badge" is a token of appreciation for anonymous donors who quietly practice philanthropy rather than seek widespread recognition for their names.

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