AMCHAM raises $127,000 for student scholarships
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) raised a record 175 million won ($127,000) for university scholarships at its annual charity event on Tuesday, bringing together business leaders to support students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. The total marked a 17 percent increase from the 150 million won raised a year earlier. Organized by AMCHAM’s Partners for the Future…
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) successfully raised a record-breaking 175 million won, equivalent to $127,000, at its annual charity event on Tuesday. This amounted to a 17% increase from the $127,000 raised the previous year. The funds were collected to support university scholarships for students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.
The event, organized by AMCHAM’s Partners for the Future Foundation, attracted 44 CEOs and senior executives from member companies who volunteered as servers, personally serving dinner to around 440 guests. The number of executive volunteers increased from 41 in the previous year, demonstrating the event's growing popularity. Now in its 19th year, the event, known as CEO Servers’ Night, is one of AMCHAM's signature charity events.
It brings business leaders out of their boardrooms to serve guests and raise funds for students in need. AMCHAM Chairman James Kim expressed his gratitude to every CEO and executive who participated in the event, emphasizing the common purpose of helping students pursue their education.
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