Room to Read Japan participated as a beneficiary organization in the Tokyo Marathon 2024, which took place on March 3rd (Sunday)! The Tokyo Marathon, captivating runners worldwide as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, saw approximately 38,000 participants. Among them, 150 individuals from 25 countries resonated with Room to Read’s mission and designated it as their charity of choice, participating as charity runners.
During the Tokyo Marathon 2024 EXPO (February 29th to March 1st) and on the day of the event, we were grateful to receive support from employees of multiple sponsoring companies. Alongside a team of 27 volunteer supporters, we warmly welcomed charity runners and cheered them on with loud voices. Under clear skies, the race commenced at 9:10 a.m. from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, with runners embarking on the 42.195km journey, each step filled with their own aspirations.
In this charity run, participants engaged in various fundraising methods, including direct donations, matching contributions from corporations, and utilizing Room to Read’s crowdfunding system, all directed towards supporting education for children in low-income communities. As a result, we exceeded our initial goal of funding literacy and girls’ education for 5,000 children for one year, collecting donations equivalent to supporting education for over 9,000 children and girls, doubling our initial goal! We extend our heartfelt gratitude for everyone’s support.
ランナー登録、アスリートビブスの受け取りのために訪れたランナーのほか、一般来場者を含めて多くの来場者をチャリティブースでお迎えしました。
In addition to runners who came to register and pick up their bibs, more than 60,000 people, including general visitors, came to the event! We welcomed them at our charity booth.
世界中のチャリティランナーの皆様、ありがとうございました!
Thank you very much for your wonderful run!
本件に関するお問合せやご質問は、ルーム・トゥ・リード・ジャパン(japan@roomtoread.org)までお気軽にお寄せください。
For inquiries regarding this topic, please email Room to Read Japan (Japan@roomtoread.org)