Dentist Lin Chuankai pledges NT$10 million to National Taitung University, first NT$1 million to buy 30 YouBike bicycles

Dentist Lin Chuankai has committed to donating NT$10 million to National Taitung University over a decade, starting with NT$1 million annually from his clinic's revenue. This initiative, named the "Starlight Dream Building Project," aims to support students and faculty.

The first year's donation will fund the purchase of 30 YouBike 2.0 bicycles, addressing a long-standing need for convenient transportation across the university's expansive campus. National Taitung University, with its nearly 60-hectare grounds, often requires students and staff to walk significant distances between dormitories, classrooms, and administrative buildings.

Lin, who will open the Starlight Dental Clinic in Taitung City, stated that his decade-long acquaintance with University President Cheng Hsien-chung inspired the idea of combining medical practice with public welfare. Witnessing the university's need for campus bicycles, Lin immediately decided to allocate the first year's funds to this purpose.

President Cheng expressed gratitude, emphasizing that the "Starlight Dream Building Project" is centered on providing students with opportunities to realize their dreams. Future support will extend to overseas study programs, community and rural service initiatives, encouraging indigenous students to contribute to their home communities, and enhancing faculty teaching equipment and practical resources.

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I believe that as long as the intention is good, many good things will slowly happen.