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"Thanks for checking us out! KIWL welcomes anyone in Japan seeking to 'get fit & give back' through sport & leisure. Cycling, walking, running, Futsal, golf, pub quizzes, social nights, there's something for everyone! Watch our short 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 Y74 million (US$691,500/GBP556,400) since our humble beginnings in 2013. Join KIWL and make getting fit & giving back your 'to-do' thing for 2020!". Rob Williams, Chair & Co-Founder, KIWL |
LATEST NEWS:
Due to COVID19, the health and safety of our cyclists and those with whom they would come into contact are paramount. We have therefore postponed the KIWL 500km 4-day ride to October 1-4.
COVID 19 permitting, we intend to do our Imperial Palace Walk in October (probably 16th-17th) and our equally popular pub quiz night, golf day and fun run. We remain hopeful of a full calendar of events in the latter part of 2020 for those wishing to ‘get fit & give back’!
The Y6,586,000 so far received from sponsors and donors is with our chosen charity YouMeWe NPO and already benefiting the children in care it serves. Thank you for your support and we hope all our followers and their families come through this challenging time safely.
COVID 19 permitting, we intend to do our Imperial Palace Walk in October (probably 16th-17th) and our equally popular pub quiz night, golf day and fun run. We remain hopeful of a full calendar of events in the latter part of 2020 for those wishing to ‘get fit & give back’!
The Y6,586,000 so far received from sponsors and donors is with our chosen charity YouMeWe NPO and already benefiting the children in care it serves. Thank you for your support and we hope all our followers and their families come through this challenging time safely.
KIWL IN THE MEDIA:
If you have a few minutes to spare, KIWL recently appeared in the American Chamber of Commerce Journal. Read it here.
KIWL's Chair & Co-Founder Rob Williams, was also featured in the Japan Times, here.
KIWL's Chair & Co-Founder Rob Williams, was also featured in the Japan Times, here.
KIWL'S 2020 SPONSORS
We are most fortunate to have the support of many firms. Their donation goes directly to our chosen charity, ensuring disadvantaged children have opportunities which otherwise are not afforded to them. Kids in care need love & support irrespective of current events.
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!
You can sponsor a KIWL 500 cyclist below or simply make a donation directly to YouMeWe NPO. Thank you very much.