Honorary Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah’s Greetings

Home is everyone’s main source of energy. If our families are happy, our society is happy. If our society is happy, our country is happy. And if our country is happy, the world is happy.

It has already been more than two decades since we began the first New Life Family Walkathon to spread hope and happiness to the world with the heart of a mother who loves her family. We have spread warmth and encouragement to people facing difficulties, including children suffering from diseases, thanks to those who have been working together with us.

Although we all have different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, and speak different languages, all humankind is one family living within the same fence called Earth. There are many people who are having hard times, enduring indescribable pains and sufferings. If they have someone to help and support them during their difficult lives, it will give them great comfort and hope. If the steps we take can give them heartwarming hope and light that deflects the darkness and gives them strength that helps them stand up again, our lives will truly be meaningful.

The more love and volunteer services we share, the more abundant they become. We will always hold hands and walk together with our precious neighbors around the world, sharing love with them. We will continue working together, taking the footsteps of hope toward happiness by putting our arms around the tired shoulders and helping up those who have fallen.

Just like the phrase, “I am because you are,” we always feel encouraged because you are with us on this path. Let’s go forward together for the peace and happiness of our neighbors by helping and loving each other.

Everyone, cheer up! We send sincere love, hope, and encouragement, and we cheer you on. May God bless you.