So Children Can Dream of a Future, Working Hard Every Day in the Disaster-Stricken Areas

This charity running project is organized by Toshio Matsuura. With the cooperation of adidas Japan, OPENERS has supported this initiative since its inception in 2012. Ahead of the fourth annual "Run for Children Tohoku at adidas RUNBASE 2015," messages have arrived from Matsuura and adidas Japan.

《Message from Toshio Matsuura》
It has been nearly four years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which took countless precious lives and disrupted daily life. "Never forget that time." This thought drives me to run every day, and once a year, to gather with like-minded people to run around the Imperial Palace. The purpose is to raise funds for the "HATSUMI Fund," which supports NPOs working on the ground to help children in the disaster-stricken areas, who are working hard and energetically every day, to regain a sense of normalcy in their lives, including "playing" and "learning," and to enable them to dream of a future. This charity event is called "Run for Children Tohoku at adidas RUNBASE."

For this fourth event, I want to share the "power of challenge" with everyone, so we will all attempt a 10km run together. Let's unite our hearts in Tokyo as spring approaches and break a sweat in a refreshing way. We look forward to your participation.

《Message from adidas Japan》
At adidas, we engage in social contribution activities based on our mission to "make the world a better place through sport." Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, we have provided reconstruction support, for example, by sending our contract advisors and employees directly to Rikuzentakata City. We also continue to support other regions through organizations and companies such as OPENERS.

For this event, we will be cooperating by providing the latest running shoes for rental. All of our staff are looking forward to meeting you there.

Applications are now closed.

Application Period | Friday, February 20th - Thursday, March 5th, Noon
*We will conduct a final confirmation of attendance on Thursday, March 5th, so please be sure to check your email.
*Those who confirm their attendance via email will receive an invitation. Please present it on your smartphone screen on the day of the event.
*If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
*Photographers are scheduled to be present. The event will be featured on OPENERS, so please be aware.

Toshio MATSUURA
In 1990, he formed United Future Organization (U.F.O.), laying the foundation for Japan's club culture scene. Over 12 years, they released five full albums in 32 countries worldwide, earning critical acclaim. After going solo, he has continued to DJ energetically at clubs and festivals both domestically and internationally. He also produces events and oversees music direction for fashion brands. In 2013, he launched "HEX," a project that transmits contemporary jazz from Tokyo to the world with four talented musicians. Their album was released worldwide by Blue Note Records. His show "TOKYO MOON" on InterFM (Wednesdays 11:00 PM) is currently airing to great acclaim.
http://www.toshiomatsuura.com
http://www.hex-music.com