The Grade 6 Walkathon fundraiser is approaching a huge milestone, Although the exact figures are not in they currently know that they have raised over ¥500,000. Organized as part of the annual 13.5 km walk along the Tama River, this year’s walkathon is on track to nearly double the total raised in previous years.
Funds from this year’s walkathon will go to SEEDS Asia a nonprofit organization supporting earthquake relief in Myanmar. According to Mr. Southall, the Grade 6 students this has been the strongest suppourt from students and families since the fundraiser began. “It would be fantastic if we could round it up to ¥600,000,” Mr. Southall said. If you want to donate please refer to this site https://www.seedsasia.org/myanmar/myanmar-03-blog/12460
The money raised came from a wide range of people families, friends, neighbors, and even the students themselves. A few faculty and staff members also joined in to support the cause. This momentum reflects a growing awareness in the middle school about global issues and the power of student-led initiatives.
As final donations come in, the Walkathon total is expected to be finalized soon. But one thing is clear this year’s Grade 6 class has not only walked the distance they went above and beyond in making a real world impact.
