A former Korean nationwide judo group member who grew to become paralyzed after a coaching accident has been named the grand prize winner of the third HD Hyundai Honor Awards, acknowledged for his 4 many years of efforts to empower disabled folks to steer impartial lives by securing jobs.
The HD Hyundai 1% Nanum Basis, a charity funded by donations from HD Hyundai workers, introduced Monday that Eden Welfare Basis founder Jeong Deok-hwan will obtain 150 million gained ($102,000) as this 12 months’s high prize recipient.
Since establishing Eden Welfare Basis in 1983, Jeong has targeted on enabling disabled people to change into self-sufficient slightly than depending on others. Over the previous 4 many years, the inspiration has helped a complete of 1,303 folks with disabilities discover employment.
In 2008, Jeong advocated for a regulation requiring public establishments to prioritize merchandise manufactured by folks with extreme disabilities. In 2019, he led the Eco-Honest marketing campaign to advertise eco-friendly items made by marginalized teams.
“The award recipients have made an actual distinction within the lives of these in our society who need assistance probably the most,” HD Hyundai 1% Nanum Basis Chairman Kwon Oh-gap mentioned. “We hope the HD Hyundai Honor Awards will encourage extra folks to acknowledge these acts of dedication and be part of this significant journey.”
The runner-up honor went to Father Kim Ha-jong, founding father of Anna’s Home, which helps homeless and runaway youth.
The Korea Childhood Leukemia Basis and Raphael Clinic additionally obtained awards. The muse presents monetary and emotional help to youngsters preventing most cancers and uncommon illnesses, whereas the clinic offers medical care to migrant staff, refugees and multicultural households.
The ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 9 at HD Hyundai’s headquarters in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province.
