The ACCJ/NIS Charity Walkathon
2010 Date TBA; 2009 Event held on May 24, 2009 (Tsuruma Park)
(Above: 2009 Walkathon Photos; see more here)
> Charitable Organizations Receiving Funding
(Official ACCJ Walkathon Site)
The ACCJ/NIS Charity Walkathon is a wonderful event that brings
together the foreign and Japanese communities of Chubu and enables us
to give back to the community in which we live, reside or work in.
Through the Walkathon we are able to support various charitable
organizations that in turn provide support for local orphans, the
homeless and others in need throughout the Chubu region. The event is
made possible thanks to the hard work by volunteers and the support of
businesses within the Chubu region. Walkers purchase tickets (which is
their donation) and companies purchase banners and sponsor the event at
various sponsoring levels. Besides the actual 5K walk, there is a
raffle, food vendors, and music and stage events.
NIS is proud to be a part of the event and involves the entire school
community. Students have traditionally designed the t-shirts, sold
tickets and gathered pledges for donations, organized games for
children and lead portions of the walk.
Thanks to the support of many organizations and volunteers, 5.5 million
yen was donated in 2009 to orphans, victims of child abuse, the
physically and mentally challenged, and organizations that help people
suffering from terrible illnesses including AIDS and cancer. (list of
organizations). The focus for the 2010 Walkathon will remain on
local charities.
The Walkathon creates a wonderful opportunity for both foreign and
Japanese residents to join together as one. Our community is fortunate
to have a great balance of both corporate sponsorship and individual
support from everyone. Both NIS and the ACCJ and the many beneficiaries
of the 2009 Walkathon would like to extend a special thank you to the
individual walkers, donors and corporate sponsors who have supported
the event in the past.
We hope to see you there!
> Organizations Receiving Funding
