Walkathon News

Message from the 2025 Walkathon Committee Chair.

Thanks to the generosity of our gracious sponsors, we have managed to gather quite the cache of fabulous raffle prizes for the 34th Chubu Walkathon!

James Hedden is a long-time legend in the Chubu Community who has been involved with the Walkathon since he arrived in the area in the early part of the century. James leads very effectively, but he's not one to merely accept the position and receive the accolades.

Assigned to Reception and Information Desk, Yosuke and Ryota do a super job at leading the team of volunteers assigned to reception.

Nagoya Tewo Tsunagu Ikuseikai hosted a strawberry picking excursion for families with children with disabilities who usually find it difficult to go out together.

The Chubu Walkathon is seeking Marche Vendors (handicrafts, farm-fresh veggies, baked goods, etc.) to participate in our community at this always exciting, international festival.

Chubu Children’s Fund (CCF) is extremely grateful to Chubu Walkathon and many others for their heartwarming support, which has enabled us to continue our activities.

The Walkathon Committee members gather once or twice a month to put together this big event to be held on May 18th, 2025. We are always looking for more volunteers to help out with the planning and smooth flow on the day.

On Tuesday, November 12, Nagoya International School (NIS) had the great pleasure to host the Funds Disbursement Ceremony for the 33rd Annual Chubu Walkathon. We proudly distributed ￥6.5 million to 14 deserving charity organizations in Chubu at the Walkathon Charity Funds Disbursement Ceremony.