Japan mobilizes fundraising for Kumamoto earthquake relief
Caritas Japan announced the launch of an emergency support fund for victims of the recent Kumamoto earthquake, directing donations to aid, reconstruction and regional recovery in coordination with Caritas Fukuoka and partner organisations.
The J‑League introduced a "TEAM AS ONE" fundraising campaign, collecting contributions through club matches and events to be sent to the Japan Foundation's disaster‑reconstruction special fund and the Japanese Red Cross, while also pledging its own monetary support. Chairman Yoshiwa Nonomura said soccer can help revive affected communities.
Blaublitz Akita confirmed a series of donation drives – including an August 2 home‑game ceremony, an August 8 public‑viewing event and games through October 25 – with all proceeds directed to the Kumamoto earthquake relief account.
Volleyball star Takahashi Ai, after scoring a team‑high 21 points in Japan’s 3‑1 Nations League win over China, expressed sympathy for earthquake victims and pledged to use her performance to aid recovery.
Entities: Ai Takahashi · Blaublitz Akita · Caritas Japan · J‑League · Kumamoto earthquake · Takahashi Ai · Yo Nonomura · Yoshiwa Nonomura
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donations will be used for aid, reconstruction, and regional recovery together with Caritas Fukuoka and partner agencies. (36373fe5-a04a-4067-a74e-26b90ec75577)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The J‑League announced a 'TEAM AS ONE' fundraising campaign for Kumamoto earthquake relief. (0f862118-2288-482c-a27f-c4f74a6848be)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chairman Yoshiwa Nonomura expressed condolences and said soccer can help revive affected communities. (0f862118-2288-482c-a27f-c4f74a6848be)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Blaublitz Akita will hold multiple events from August to October to collect donations for Kumamoto earthquake relief. (67724438-8a0b-428a-ad1e-2b128894140f)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The J‑League will also make its own monetary contribution to relief efforts. (0f862118-2288-482c-a27f-c4f74a6848be)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Volleyball player Takahashi Ai scored 21 points in a Nations League match and expressed support for earthquake victims. (75de92f3-599c-45c3-98ba-5eaebadd5d0c)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caritas Japan started an emergency support fund for the Kumamoto earthquake. (36373fe5-a04a-4067-a74e-26b90ec75577)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Funds will be sent to the Japan Foundation's disaster‑reconstruction fund and the Japanese Red Cross. (0f862118-2288-482c-a27f-c4f74a6848be)