By Kozue Oka | Executive Director
We made it! Day 4, AKA the final day of the KIWL 500km Charity Cycle Ride, saw our riders embark on the final leg, from Lake Suwa to Nagano. Due to heavy rains and to avoid accidents, there was a change of plans in the middle of the route, but that did not stop anyone from enjoying the welcome party at the finish line, where riders were greeted by some of the children supported by Mirai no Mori for the past 10 years.
LIT (high school students) and program graduates wanted to personally thank the riders for all their dedication towards their futures’ success, challenging themselves to make speeches about their individual experiences with Mirai no Mori and about what they have achieved/would like to achieve in their independent lives outside of the care homes.
Speeches were received with enthusiastic applause, celebrating not only the childrens’ stories, but the completion of the 2024 KIWL Charity Ride!
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