People I (Mostly) Admire Yul Kwon: “Hey, Do You Have Any Bright Ideas?” (Part 2)
Feb 6, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Yul Kwon, a multi-talented lawyer, political organizer, organ donation activist, and Survivor winner, shares his journey and altruistic motivations. He reflects on his experience on Survivor to raise awareness for ALS and discusses the ethical complexities of organ donation. Yul delves into innovative tech solutions for COVID-19 tracking, highlighting collaborations between Google and Apple. He also adds humor to topics like presidential ambitions and brain health, creating a captivating mix of serious and lighthearted insights.
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Survivor Return
- Yul Kwon returned to Survivor to raise ALS awareness after his friend's wife, Stacey, was diagnosed.
- He planned to donate any winnings to ALS research.
Fundraising for ALS
- Despite not winning, CBS supported Yul's cause by airing a PSA about ALS during an episode.
- His efforts raised over $250,000 for research and families.
Bone Marrow Drives
- Yul organized bone marrow drives after his childhood friend, Evan, was diagnosed with leukemia.
- Due to low minority donor registration, Evan couldn't find a match and passed away.