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"KIWL welcomes anyone who wishes to 'get fit & give back' through sport & leisure events in Japan. Cycling, motorcycling, walking, running, Futsal, golf, pub quizzes, social nights, there's something for everyone! 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 the tools and confidence for a better trajectory in adult life (see below). KIWL is indebted to its participants, sponsors, supporters and volunteers, who together, have raised an incredible Y65.8 million (US$609,250/GBP473,400) since our humble beginnings. An unthinkable sum when we set off on our first ever fundraising cycle ride 7 years ago". Rob Williams, Chair & Co-Founder, KIWL |
NEWS: KIWL GO-GO RUN
Our 3rd annual Go-Go run on the Arakawa river in glorious weather, attracted 30 runners for the leisurely 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' goes to the runners, sponsors (Intralink Ltd, Zen Works, Focus Core Partners, Running in Tokyo, Strava), and the wonderful volunteers who manned the course and kept the runners refreshed.
REMAINING EVENTS FOR 2019
Friday November 15th; 3rd annual KIWL Golf Day
Golfers of all abilities have the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes at the superb President Country Club in Tochigi. Transport to and from Tokyo available. Visit our dedicated website here for more details or email our organizor, William Ramsay, william@hyndgroup.com
Golfers of all abilities have the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes at the superb President Country Club in Tochigi. Transport to and from Tokyo available. Visit our dedicated website here for more details or email our organizor, William Ramsay, william@hyndgroup.com
Saturday December 14th; KIWL Santa Ride SOLD OUT!
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!