The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) said on the 7th that it raised a record 150 million won at its annual scholarship fundraising event, the "AMCHAM chief executive officer (CEO) servers' night."
The event is organized by the AMCHAM-affiliated charitable foundation, the Partners for the Future Foundation, and brings together global business leaders at home and abroad to donate in support of college students who continue their studies despite financial hardship.
Marking its 18th year, the event was held on the largest scale ever to commemorate the foundation's 25th anniversary. Forty-one CEOs and executives from AMCHAM member companies served as servers and personally served meals to about 440 attendees.
A total of 150 million won was raised at the event, setting an all-time high and surpassing last year's 120 million won. All revenue will be delivered as scholarships to financially challenged college students through the Partners for the Future Foundation.
AMCHAM Chairman James Kim said, "AMCHAM and the Partners for the Future Foundation will continue to support students with potential so they can overcome financial difficulties and move toward their dreams," adding, "We hope these efforts will lead to a brighter future for Korean society."
Founded in 2000, the Partners for the Future Foundation has provided scholarships to more than 4,900 students to date and continues to support about 200 students every year.