Today, the second annual SMIS Movember challenge, led by the Japan Cancer Society (JCS), came to an end. This year, Mr.Wilson won again for the second time. raising a whopping ¥58,125 yen! The runner-up for this challenge was Mr.Kramer (¥34,858 yen) , and Mr. Jasenof came in at 3rd place, raising ¥17,287 yen! Overall, the challenge empowered everyone to make a difference, bringing joy to students and teachers and uniting the entire SMIS community, and many can’t wait for next year’s Movember challenge!
The Japan Cancer Society
St.Mary’s has its own Japan Cancer Society Club, but did you know that there is an official Japan-wide organization supporting cancer patients? The Official Japan Cancer Society, a public non-profit organization founded in 1958, aims to raise awareness of cancer by organizing charities, fundraisers, and donations. The JCS also has a hotline to provide emotional support to cancer patients, seminars for cancer treatment, and promotes checkups; all made possible through the donations of generous people. The JCS also promotes the “pink ribbon challenge”, where people and companies wear pink every October to raise awareness for breast cancer. All funds raised by SMIS JCS will go directly to the official JCS, meaning every yen can make a difference.
