NCKU Master's Student Donates Liver to Save Father; Faculty and Alumni Provide Financial Support

A student in the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Master's Program, Wang Cheng-tsun, recently underwent surgery to donate part of his liver to his father, who was suffering from liver cancer. Following the surgery, the NCKU administration activated emergency relief mechanisms, while faculty members and alumni spontaneously raised over NT$900,000 to support the family. Wang has since expressed his gratitude and requested that no further donations be accepted.

Hung Liang-yi, Dean of Student Affairs at NCKU, stated that upon learning of the situation on June 18, the university immediately assisted in applying for student insurance and emergency aid. The university community showed significant support, with individual donations ranging from several thousand to over one hundred thousand NT dollars, reaching a total of more than NT$900,000 within a few days.

Wang’s family has operated a vegetarian restaurant in Pingtung for three decades. With his father diagnosed with liver cancer, the family’s savings were depleted by medical expenses. Wang, an only child who worked while studying to support himself, chose to donate 2/3 of his liver. Both father and son are currently in stable condition, with Wang having been moved from the ICU to a general ward.

NCKU emphasized that besides the financial aid, the school is assisting with insurance claims. Wang has completed his academic requirements for the semester and will spend the summer recuperating before returning to campus. The university has also pledged long-term support through its "Student Assistance Program" should further difficulties arise.