Major Leaguer Choi Ji-man conducts donation activities for children in both Korea and the U.S

Major leaguer Choi Ji-man 33 went back and forth between Korea and the United States to donate for children.

Choi Ji-man's U.S. agency GSM said on the 31st, "Choi Ji-man recently donated $20,000 about 26 million won to Phoenix Children's Hospital in Arizona, USA."

Choi Ji-man continues to donate $30,000 about 39 million won to the hospital in 2021, when the novel coronavirus infection COVID-19 was spreading.

In addition, Choi Ji-man also donated 30 million won to children with disabilities in Korea last month.

Choi Ji-man said, "It breaks my heart to come to Phoenix Children's Hospital and see young patients. I hope they can get back in shape and go home as soon as possible."

Choi Ji-man, who founded the charitable foundation "Choi51" in 2016, has been making donations in both Korea and the U.S. using cash and in kind every year. The total amount of donations so far has exceeded 1 billion won.

Meanwhile, Choi Ji-man, who finished the 2023 season with the San Diego Padres, is currently a free agent FA. 메이저사이트

Choi Ji-man, who spent time in Korea after the season, returned to the U.S. earlier this month and is looking for a new team while exercising.

A GSM official said, "Choi Ji-man is currently continuing negotiations with three to four American League teams," adding, "The FA market is so slow than usual that we will only be able to find a new team in February."