KB Insurance has joined efforts to support ALS patients and raise awareness through community service activities. On June 20, the company participated as a main sponsor in the '2026 Ice Bucket Challenge RUN in Seoul' held at Banpo Hangang Park, the company announced on June 22.
The Ice Bucket Challenge RUN is a prominent campaign organized by the Seungil Hope Foundation since 2018 to support ALS patients and their families. Participants complete a group run before taking part in the ice bucket challenge, which aims to foster empathy for the temporary muscle stiffness experienced by ALS patients.
This year's event saw a total of 2,675 participants, including 2,500 runners and volunteers. Over 300 employees from KB Insurance, including CEO Koo Bon-wook, voluntarily took part in the event.
Participants reflected on the campaign's significance through pre-event activities such as an opening concert, photo zones, and experience booths before embarking on group runs of 3 km, 5 km, and 8 km. After completing the runs, they simultaneously participated in the ice bucket challenge to express their support for ALS patients.
The funds raised from this campaign will be used to support the operational costs of Seungil Hope Hospital, which was established for ALS patients and their families.
Since signing a memorandum of understanding with the Seungil Hope Foundation in August last year, KB Insurance has continued to provide care support and awareness activities for patients and families affected by severe muscular rare diseases, including ALS.
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