Welcome!
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"KIWL welcomes anyone seeking to get fit through sport & leisure and simultaneously give back to their community. Cycling, walking, running, Futsal, golf, pub quizzes, social nights, there's something for everyone! Watch our short video for a taste of KIWL and learn how you can get involved as a participant, sponsor, or volunteer.
Our chosen charity, YouMeWe NPO, educates children living in care in Japan, giving them employable skills for a better start in adult life (see below). KIWL is hugely indebted to its participants, sponsors, supporters and volunteers, who together have raised Y86,500,000 (USD800,900/GBP576600) since our humble beginnings in 2013". Rob Williams, Chair & Co-Founder, KIWL |
NEWS:
2021 has been a challenging year so far but we have managed to raise over Y4.5 million for YouMeWe NPO, our chosen children's charity. Grateful thanks to our corporate sponsors and individual KIWL members who realize that the needs of marginalized children in care do not diminish and the fight to give them a better chance in adult life goes on.
We have introduced safer 'virtual' events which also allow people of all ages and abilities to 'get fit & give back' in their own time, at their own pace, wherever they wish:
In the month of June, the KIWL 500:5000 Virtual Cycling Challenge invites any level of cyclist to participate (details below) and be eligible for some great prizes!
In the month of November, the KIWL Go-Go 55km Virtual Running Challenge will invite runners of all levels to log at least 55kms in their own time, at their own pace, anywhere they wish. More details to follow nearer the time.
KIWL's flagship event, the 4-day 500km cycle ride in June had to be postponed due to COVID19 but is re-arranged for October 7-10 if safe to proceed. This event is fully subscribed.
Assuming an improved situation, we hope to host our annual Imperial Palace Walk and Pub Quiz later in the year. Fingers crossed!
We have introduced safer 'virtual' events which also allow people of all ages and abilities to 'get fit & give back' in their own time, at their own pace, wherever they wish:
In the month of June, the KIWL 500:5000 Virtual Cycling Challenge invites any level of cyclist to participate (details below) and be eligible for some great prizes!
In the month of November, the KIWL Go-Go 55km Virtual Running Challenge will invite runners of all levels to log at least 55kms in their own time, at their own pace, anywhere they wish. More details to follow nearer the time.
KIWL's flagship event, the 4-day 500km cycle ride in June had to be postponed due to COVID19 but is re-arranged for October 7-10 if safe to proceed. This event is fully subscribed.
Assuming an improved situation, we hope to host our annual Imperial Palace Walk and Pub Quiz later in the year. Fingers crossed!
KIWL Virtual Cycling Challenge - June 2021
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It could not be easier. Just get on your bike, whenever and wherever you wish, and at your own pace. All you have to do is log 500kms of cycling in the month of June, and 5000 meters of elevation. Too hard? Why that's only 16.67kms per day!
What's more we have fantastic prizes from two of our major sponsors, IHG hotels & resorts, and 76 Lubricants. Overnight stays for two at three luxury properties in Japan and 76 goodies! But of course the most important reason is to get fit and give back. So here's all you have to do and its open to anyone, anywhere:- 1. Donate USD50.00 to YouMeWe to be eligible for the challenge and the prizes. Click HERE and make a credit card donation. 2. Subscribe to Strava HERE if you are not already a member. 3. Explore in 'clubs' for 'KIWL 500:5000 Virtual Cycling 2021' and ask to join. The challenge starts on June 1st and runs until midnight Japan time on June 30th. Winners announced in July. Participants take part entirely at their own risk. KIWL and its members are not responsible for any accidents or injuries which may occur as a result of participation. Participants must be insured for third party liability and abide by the road traffic laws of the country in which they participate. |
KIWL'S AWESOME SPONSORS
We are most fortunate to have the support of many firms. Their donations go directly to our chosen charity, ensuring disadvantaged children have opportunities which otherwise are not afforded to them. The needs of kids in care do not diminish and the sponsors' support is particularly appreciated at this challenging time.
OUR CHOSEN CHARITY:
YouMeWe educates care home children, giving them employable skills for adult life. Click on the logo for the 3-minute video to be inspired by their work and the smiling faces they produce. They offer support programs to allow a child to become a productive and independent young adult in their community. They develop language skills, financial literacy, programming and coding ability, and can access career counselling and higher education options as well as post-care support. Attained skills, improved communication, and a career path understanding give the kids confidence and a dream of a brighter future. The kids also give back themselves by educating the elderly in their communities in the use of modern day devices. A complete cycle of giving back! www.youmewenpo.org