Marianne & Margaret

Support members from all over the country gathered for a 2-night, 3-day schedule to participate in the first session of the 2024 Mama Healing Stay. On the first day, they listened to the foundation's story and enjoyed the night view of Nokdong from the memorial park. On the second day, they embarked on a historical and cultural tour of Sorokdo, visiting the National Sorokdo Hospital Hansen's Disease Museum, Central Park, and the nationally registered heritage sites: the House of Marianne and Margaret (Registered Cultural Heritage No. 660) and the Byungsa Cathedral (Registered Cultural Heritage No. 659). They spent a very meaningful time reflecting on the sorrows of Hansen's disease patients and the history of Sorokdo while viewing the Hansen's Disease Museum. Additionally, they met and warmly greeted Haerokhoe painter Kang Sun-bong, the creator of the works displayed in the Nanum Training Center lobby, which have moved many people, and took commemorative photos together. They moved to Central Park and gathered their hearts in prayer in front of the brick factory site, Jesus, and the Virgin Mary Grotto, remembering the 1st anniversary of the late Margaret's passing. On the third morning, they enjoyed the scenery of Geogeumdo while walking over the Geogeum Bridge. We sincerely thank the support members who are practicing service and sharing.