By Kozue Oka | Executive Director
The KIWL Anniversary Gala was held on July 7th at Conrad Tokyo in Shiodome. On the day of the event, more than 130 riders, supporters and partners gathered to celebrate this special occasion, and an amazing amount of 2.3 million yen was raised. Staff and volunteers from Mirai no Mori were in attendance to celebrate and provide support for the gala.
It was an impactful opening, with speeches by His Excellency The Dutch Ambassador to Japan, YouMeWe, KIWL co-founder Rob, and Mirai no Mori where we once again congratulated KIWL on its 10th anniversary.
Afterward, all the guests enjoyed Conrad Tokyo’s wonderful dinner menu, and it was great to see them having a lovely time at each table. Under the motto of “get fit, give back,” game booths for cycling challenge, mini golf, and ring toss were set up at the venue, and guests were excitedly participating in each game in the aim of winning more raffle tickets for the winners.
The evening concluded with a live auction, silent auction, and raffle drawings, where guests had a great time winning a wide variety of prizes totaling more than 40 different amazing items.
“I am so grateful to be able to attend the Gala. The event was incredibly well organized and the raffles and auctions had lots of great prizes. Please support Mirai no Mori and make a positive impact. Cheers to KIWL!” by guest
“The purpose of this event was to celebrate all that has been achieved over the last 10 years, meet friends old and new, have fun and continue to further the cause while we do. Thanks to the guests, the sponsors, the volunteers and the team at the Conrad, it was a success on all fronts. If you’re curious about joining the ride or becoming a sponsor next year, remember to sign up to KIWL newsletter or get in touch directly!” by Joe, organizer of Gala
“The gala dinner was really the culmination of the last decade. To see all 10 jerseys displayed and meet riders from yesteryear brought back so many lovely memories. A truly unforgettable evening.” by Rob, co-founder of KIWL
This special Gala was a great success, thanks to the generous support of many companies and individuals. We would like to thank everyone who attended, donated, and supported the event.
As always, fundraising events like these–where all proceeds go toward children in need–could not exist without the generous donations provided from our sponsors and we are grateful to have your continued support!
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