World Share donates 20 million won to support children with glycogen storage disease

The international relief and development NGO World Share has provided crucial financial support to children suffering from glycogen storage disease. On June 18, the organization visited Wonju Severance Christian Hospital to deliver 20 million won (approximately $15,000 USD) in donations.

These funds were raised through World Share's ongoing campaign, initiated earlier this year, to aid children with rare and incurable diseases. The donation will be channeled through the hospital's social welfare fund and will be used exclusively to purchase special starch, a vital component of treatment for these young patients. Glycogen storage disease is a rare genetic disorder requiring continuous starch intake to prevent hypoglycemia. The high cost of this special starch has placed a significant financial burden on affected families.

World Share's contribution directly alleviates this economic strain and aims to draw greater public attention to the need for special starch support. Following the donation ceremony, World Share and Wonju Severance Christian Hospital formalized their commitment by signing a memorandum of understanding. Both organizations pledged to continue their collaboration and support for the medical welfare of children with rare and incurable diseases in South Korea, including those with glycogen storage disease.