charity
Based on the event concept of “one of the best marathon festivals in East Japan where everyone can enjoy sports and everyone can participate,” the Saitama Marathon has been working to support medical professionals, realize a society where people can enjoy sports regardless of disabilities, and promote social contribution through sports. As part of these efforts, we collected donations of 200 yen from runners at the time of entry procedures (on the RUNNET entry website), which were presented to two organizations: the Saitama branch of the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Saitama Sports Association for the Disabled.
In addition, to support the recovery from the “2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake” that occurred on January 1, 2024, a fund-raising campaign will be held at the Saitama Marathon Festival venue on the day of the event, and the funds will be donated to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund in cooperation with Ishikawa Prefecture, Ishikawa Branch of Japanese Red Cross Society, and Ishikawa Community Chest Association.
We would like to thank all those who supported our fundraising activities.
donation recipient
Japanese Red Cross Saitama Branch (https://www.jrc.or.jp/chapter/saitama/ )
Based on the principle of humanity, the Japanese Red Cross Society, together with Red Cross societies around the world, provides relief to people suffering from wars, disasters, and diseases. In Japan, the Japanese Red Cross Society is also active in a wide range of fields, including relief for victims of earthquakes and floods, medical care, blood, social welfare, and community volunteer activities.
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Donations will be used for “life-saving activities” such as relief efforts in the affected areas.
Saitama Sports Association for the Disabled (https://sainokuni-sasa.or.jp/)
The Saitama Sports Association for Persons with Disabilities supports the provision of opportunities and the improvement of the environment for people with disabilities in Saitama Prefecture to ensure their independent and diverse participation in sports and activities throughout their lives, and also aims to contribute to the promotion of lifelong sports for all residents of the prefecture through the maintenance and promotion of community-based health and social participation. The organization also manages and organizes various tournaments so that people with disabilities can enjoy sports with a smile on their faces.
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Donations will be used to promote and enhance sports for the disabled.
Donation details
Contributions at the time of entry
- Japanese Red Cross Society Saitama Branch 560,300 yen
- Saitama Sports Association for the Disabled 560,300 yen
Donations within the “Saitama Marathon Festival” on the day of the event
Donation for the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster 11,060 yen
The Saitama Marathon Office will donate to the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund in cooperation with Ishikawa Prefecture, the Ishikawa branch of the Japanese Red Cross Society, and the Ishikawa Community Chest of Japan.
presentation ceremony
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, we invited two organizations, the Saitama Branch of the Japanese Red Cross Society and the Saitama Sports Association for the Disabled, to Saitama City Hall for a presentation ceremony of donations for runner entries.
*Taken on March 28, 2024 (from left to right: Chairman Endo, Secretary General Morio, Vice Chairman Shigeta, and Mayor Shimizu)
attendance
- Japanese Red Cross Society Saitama Branch: Mr. Hiroyuki Morio, Secretary General
- （Saitama Sports Association for the Disabled: Mr. Hiroshi Shigeta, Vice President
- Organizer/Secretariat (Saitama Sports Commission): Chairman Endo, Executive Director Honda
- Organizers (Saitama City): Mayor Shimizu, Director-General Tsuruta, Sports and Culture Bureau
