Project Sponsor
Mercedes-Benz Promise
Medical Assistance helps children and teens who need medical help but are struggling financially.
Service Area
S. Korea (nationwide)
Service Focus
Scholarships
Service Target
Children, teens, and young adults up to age 24
Project Duration
2017.~present
Programs
- Helping children with surgery and medical expenses
Project effects
- Helping children and their families build a healthy future with medical assistance.
Get involved
You can apply through the Future For Youth Foundation's website
Anecdote from project participants
The story of "Suha," who was able to walk on her own for the first time in her life.
Suha, an in vitro twin, was unable to swallow her feedings well and was rehabilitated in an incubator.
She was developmentally delayed compared to her twin sister.
During his rehabilitation, his speech therapist recommended that he be tested for tests and was diagnosed with Rett syndrome at the age of 2.
Rett syndrome is characterized by persistent hand homologous behavior, generalized developmental delays in cognitive and motor skills, and difficulty walking.
Suha is unable to walk on her own without external stimulation or a caregiver to walk on their own have always struggled.
Suha's family of five, including her grandmother and grandfather, lives together.
Suha's father is the only one working. and his illness is not covered by insurance. and is not covered by insurance.
With the love of our supporters Suha can now take her first steps first steps in his life!
Look at the difference!
Pediatric Physical Therapy and Neurodevelopmental Therapy pediatric physiotherapy and neurodevelopmental intervention therapy (pain treatment)
and neurodevelopmental intervention therapy (pain treatment), which are essential for Suha to walk on her own!
After not being able to walk for 36 months, Suha received intensive therapy and she was finally able to walk on her own.
Especially with continued stimulation and treatment Suha even attempted to eat her own food, positive therapeutic effects.
It's a time of continued and intensive rehabilitation, but we are changing and growing!
