Recently, actress Song Hye Kyo made the news because of hervolunteer work on behalf of a shelter for stray dogs, but its not thefirst time she has donated her time to help animals or people. It mayjust be the first time fans are hearing about her volunteer effortsbecause the actress has been very careful not to draw any attention toher work.
This is the third year she has taken care of stray animals at thisparticular shelter but she has worked for animal rights and cared forabandoned dogs for about a decade. In 2008, she volunteered to help carefor the animals affected by an oil spill at a nearby beach. At theanimal shelter, she will do whatever it takes, including cleaning upgarbage.
While she loves all animals, her favorites are dogs. She has severaldogs of her own and has been partial to dogs since she was a littlegirl.
The star of “That Winter The Wind Blows” has also found severalinnovative ways to help children and the disabled. While filming thedrama and playing the role of Oh Young, the blind heiress, she becameacutely aware of the challenges faced by the visually impaired.
When she learned that there were no Braille guidebooks available atthe Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan, she funded a project for thepublication of 1,000 guidebooks.
“In local museums, not so many Braille brochures have been providedfor the blind,” said Song. ”After I played a role of a blind woman, Irealized how many difficulties they face in their daily lives. To helpthem, I decided to support in publishing Braille brochures.
Song Hye Kyo also had a special Celine handbag named for her andarranged to have a part of the proceeds donated to a worthy cause. Whenthe first in the series of serial-numbered bags was auctioned off, theproceeds were sent to the “Save the Children” charity in her name.
On another occasion, she gave her time to the Doosan constructiongroup, to help them build an elementary school in China. As a model forthe campaign, “The Future Lies with Children,” she donated her modelingfees to the school’s construction. The fees were estimated to be in thehundreds of millions of won.
Song said, that since she received love and support from Chinese fans, this was her opportunity to “give something back.”
“Children are the key to a brighter future,” she said.
Her volunteer efforts are helping to make it a brighter future for many.
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