The second annual Walkathon/Runathon for Outreach Scholarships on November 15 was a huge success thanks to you! We had about 250 people, including one Viking, either running or walking the course, wearing their Outreach t-shirts for one full hour around Jingu Gaien. It was truly a community event as we had students, parents, teachers, staff, board members, trustees, friends, family and even a few four-legged furry friends joining in the fun. After the invigorating exercise, prizes such as Baskin Robbins gift cards, a Fitbit fitness tracker and two pairs of Converse shoes were handed out to the lucky winners. But the real winner is, of course, Nishimachi's Outreach Scholarship program. From this event, we raised 1.3 million yen, which is double the amount from last year! The goal for this school year is to raise 13 million yen to help fund seven scholarships. We will have two more Outreach events, the InConcert 3! in March and the golf tournament in May to continue to raise awareness and funds for this unique and worthy program that benefits the entire school.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors and prize donors: MetLife Insurance K.K., PwC Japan, Morgan Stanley, Nishimachi Board of Trustees and Directors, Jeff Hsu, Andrew Deane, Dan Weiss, and Peter Opdahl.
Thank you very much for your support and enthusiasm and we hope to see you at next year's walkathon!
The Walkathon Committee
