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"Thanks for checking us out! KIWL welcomes anyone in Japan seeking to 'get fit & give back' through sport & leisure. Cycling, motorcycling, walking, running, Futsal, golf, pub quizzes, social nights, there's something for everyone of all ages and abilities! Watch our short 9-minute video for a taste of KIWL!
Our chosen charity, YouMeWe NPO, educates children living in care in Japan, giving them skills for a better trajectory in adult life (see below). KIWL is indebted to its participants, sponsors, supporters and volunteers, who together have raised an astonishing Y66.3 million (US$614,000/GBP473,500) since our humble beginnings in 2013. Join KIWL and make 'getting fit & giving back' your 'to-do' in 2020!". Rob Williams, Chair & Co-Founder, KIWL |
NEWS:
Our 3rd annual Go-Go run took place on the Arakawa river in glorious weather, attracting 30 runners for the 10km run and the more challenging 22km & 55km courses. Included in the field was David Sweet for whom it was the first day of 7 consecutive daily marathons, ending at a children's home in Fukushima. KIWL raised sufficient funds to install 4 new Mac Books at a local care home in Saitama and brings YouMeWe's dream ever closer of installing a computer in every care home in Japan. A massive 'thank you' to the runners, sponsors (Intralink Ltd, Zen Works, Focus Core Partners, Running in Tokyo, Strava), and the wonderful volunteers who kept the runners refreshed and guided.
The 3rd annual KIWL Golf Day was played under perfect blue skies with over 60 golfing ladies and gentlemen, and was won for the first time by a lady golfer. But it was not the winning that mattered, the participants and generous sponsors raised Y1 million for our chosen charity. In particular we thank our main sponsors, Jaguar Land Rover, STH Japan, RGF Executive Search, Intercontinental Hotel Group, and Uniqlo as well other sponsors too numerous to mention. But the biggest winners were the children in care who will greatly benefit from the funds raised.
REMAINING EVENTS IN 2019:
Saturday December 14th; KIWL Santa Ride SORRY, RIDE FULLY SUBSCRIBED!
A cycle ride to a children's home to deliver Christmas presents dressed as Santa! The event is currently full but watch this space for cancellations.
A cycle ride to a children's home to deliver Christmas presents dressed as Santa! The event is currently full but watch this space for cancellations.
OUR CHOSEN CHARITY
YouMeWe educates care home children, giving them employable skills for adult life (click on logo for more). They offer support programs to allow a child to become a productive and independent young adult in their community. They develop skills like language, financial literacy, and digital skills like programming and coding. In addition, help is given with career counselling and guidance on higher education. Attained skills, improved communication, and an understanding of options give the kids a clearer future. Not only that but the kids give back themselves by educating the elderly in their communities in the use of modern day devices. A complete cycle of giving back!