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BTS fans donate warm winter clothes, toiletries, and fresh fruit to 'comfort women' facility 'House of Sharing'

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Posted by Dani-Dee Monday, December 17, 2018

Fans of BTS have been steadily making donations to the 'House of Sharing,' a non-profit nursing home for elderly women who suffered hardshipsas 'comfort women' during the Japanese occupation of Korea.

According to the organization, fans have been donating necessary goods like winter coats, padded vests, sock sets, thermal underwear, adult diapers, and hand sanitizing gels and foams to help these women through the harsh winter season. They also donated fruits like mango and kiwi.

"We are sincerely grateful for this precious gesture,"
the organization stated. "Please continue to supporti and express interest [in our cause]."

Meanwhile, there are currently 25 living 'comfort women' remaining in Korea, six of which are living in the 'House of Sharing' facility.

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Nebula_Star1 pt Monday, December 17, 2018 0
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Why are there so many downvotes? Whatever.

I'm proud of them for supporting a noble cause and caring about their countries victims.

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patsyhatsy0 pt Monday, December 17, 2018 3
Monday, December 17, 2018

What’s with the downvotes? Did something happen?

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