Last Updated: 2019.12.12
UNIQLO Donates from Proceeds of Charity Tennis Match - Total of ¥19,694,000 Contributed for Typhoon Disaster Areas and Support Organizations
UNIQLO CO., LTD.
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UNIQLO, the Japanese global apparel retailer, today announces that around 8,000 people attended the UNIQLO LifeWear Day Tokyo Charity Tennis Match, held at Ariake Coliseum in Koto-ku, Tokyo on October 14, 2019. UNIQLO will donate a total of ¥19,694,000 from proceeds of the event to organizations it supports, and as financial assistance to regions affected by Typhoon Hagibis. UNIQLO would like to thank all the visitors for their support.
Breakdown of Contributions
| No. | Recipient | Activities | Donation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special Olympics Nippon Foundation | International sports organization that provides training for persons with intellectual disabilities, and recognition of their accomplishments | ¥5,000,000 |
| 2 | Japan for UNHCR | International aid organization helping refugees and evacuees displaced by war or other conflict | ¥5,000,000 |
| 3 | Charity Water | New York-based NPO that provides clean and safe water for people facing serious water shortages | ¥3,000,000 |
| 4 | Setouchi Olive Foundation | NPO working to protect the rich natural coastal environment of Japan's Seto Inland Sea, including tree planting, surveys on the state of ocean floor garbage, and awareness campaigns | ¥3,000,000 |
| 5 | Other |
Typhoon Hagibis Affected Areas A large typhoon on October 12, bringing record rainfall that caused extensive damage in eastern and northeastern Japan The Children's Hospice Project Operates TSURUMI Children's Hospice in Tsurumi-ku, Osaka, providing ongoing support for the growth of children with intractable illnesses and their families | ¥3,000,000 |
| 6 | Tohoku Youth Orchestra | Orchestra formed following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami disaster, comprising elementary to university students from Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima prefectures, playing concerts mainly in the disaster areas | ¥694,000 |
| Total: ¥19,694,000 | |||
The allocation of contributions for 1-5 and the donation for the Typhoon Hagibis affected areas were determined through voting by the visitors to the Charity Tennis Match. A portion of the proceeds was also donated to the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, which performed at the event.
UNIQLO would like to express sincere appreciation to everyone who attended the Charity Tennis Match for their warm support. UNIQLO will continue to strive to the change the world for the better.
