On August 24th, Sooyoung volunteered for an event held by the Korea Retinitis Pigmentosa Society (KRPS), a non-profit organization that provides aid to those suffering from retinitis pigmentosa, a set of rare genetic eye diseases. Amidst her busy schedule and many overseas activities, Sooyoung actively made time to support the KRPS and her father, Choi Jeong-nam, who is the head of this organization. In the pictures, Sooyoung is seen taking care of the food distribution for the attendees, holding a speech with her father, and cheerfully talking to the attendees.
On April 14, 2012, Taeyeon, Tiffany, Sooyoung, and Seohyun were appointed ambassadors for the KRPS. Soshified supported the KRPS as well by donating a total amount of $15,103 to commemorate Girls’ Generation’s fifth anniversary. On September 19th, 2012, Sooyoung’s father, sent a letter of appreciation to Soshified to thank Soshified for its contributions.
Sooyoung has spoken several times about retinitis pigmentosa and most recently talked about it in an interview for “Elle” magazine.
Sources: StarN News, [email protected]
Written by: happyg@soshified
Edited by: kt9823@soshified, bhost909@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified
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sooyoung babyyyyy, i’m so, so proud of you :’)
way to go, little hero!
My dad has that genetic disease and it makes me smile that one of my idols is volunteering for a such a thing, i told my father about it and he says it’s not a very well known problem and it needs more awareness. sooyoung is such warm hearted!
i heard her father was going blind and since it was a genetic decease there’s a great chance she’ll catch it too. can someone give me more details
Sooyoung is such a Soft and Kindhearted Girl.. This is why I love them so much!
Did anyone read the staff account ?
She’s such an angel.
I love you, Soo :)
Sooyoung unnie is so kind~ Sooyoung unnie, fighting^^ you make us proud! <3
Saranghae Sooyoung. ♥
Your effort will make difference no matter how big/small it is. Jjang~
Sooyoung noona is soooo kind hearted. This shows that she is not only beautiful on the outside, but also on the inside :’)
Sooyoungie! I’m so proud of you!
That’s my Sooyoung <3 this is the meaning of life, while we all live a good life, v should look to somebody else who doesn't have it.
indeed, sooyoung isn’t angel on the outside, in the inside too :D keep the good work girl, we’ll always behind ya!!
i hope sooyoung has learnt many things through volunteering work,do more kind things for the community!!
Aww… Baby soo is very nice.. <3<3<3
Proud of Sooyoung and proud to be a Sone ~♥
Sooyoung youre my hero. That is all. <3
This is why I love our girls so much and why I am proud to be a Sone.
That is why Im so proud to be a Sone because the Girls are so generous and loving!!!!
Angel baby Sooyoung ♥♥♥
always willing to help others in need.
proud of her :’)
Proud of you Sooyoung! I’m always happy to see members help the community and also help family.
~Fighting!
How sweet of her~ Angelic Sooyoung unnie
Love u Sooyoung! Hope your father is doing great.
Yay Sooyoung! Hope you keep doing more volunteer work!