Record-breaking FIT Run raises JPY68 million
The seventh annual Financial Industry in Tokyo (FIT) For Charity Run took place on November 6th at Tokyo’s National Kasumigaoka Stadium and once again set records for participation, as 7,447 individuals from 111 financial services and related organisations came together to raise approximately JPY68 million for local causes.
Donations raised from this year’s event will be equally divided among ten local non-profit organisations in the Kanto and Tohoku regions.
Hiroyuki Kobayashi, co-chairperson of FIT For Charity Run 2011 Organising Committee, said: “FIT For Charity Run has been positively contributing to the Tokyo community since 2005. This year, not only do we support local Kanto NPOs but also NPOs conducting restoring and rebuilding efforts in the Tohoku region. Again this year FIT has set new records for number of companies and participants. This is a true testament to the ability of the financial industry to bond together to make a significant impact to our local community organisations.”
Co-chairperson Weronika Anasz added: “While the role of non-profit organisations in solving local issues is increasing, particularly following the Great East Japan Earthquake, FIT For Charity Run’s fund raising ability can be more meaningful. The continued support from volunteers from participating companies and the generous support of in-kind donors enable FIT For Charity Run to donate a high percentage of funds raised directly to the charities.”
You can find out more about this year’s charities here, and full race results here.
