gold ribbon network
A letter of appreciation was presented to Hanshin Tigers player Teruaki Sato. ~ For courage for children fighting childhood cancer ~
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Gold Ribbon Network, a certified NPO (location: Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: Hidefumi Matsui, hereinafter referred to as GRN), presented a letter of appreciation to Hanshin Tigers player Teruaki Sato for donating to our organization.
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Teruaki Sato plays an active role as the main infielder for the Hanshin Tigers, who won the No. 1 title in Japan this year in professional baseball, and is also selected for the Japan National Baseball National Team. In order to support children fighting childhood cancer, we have made a donation to our organization based on the number of home runs in 2023.
The actions of Sato, who is currently active in the professional baseball world, have given great courage to children fighting childhood cancer, children who are survivors facing various
challenges, and the families who support these children. Ta. It was also an opportunity for many people to learn about childhood cancer, which is an issue of awareness in Japan.
As a token of our gratitude, our company presented a letter of appreciation. Encouraged by Mr. Sato’s reassuring message that he will continue to support children with cancer, our organization will continue our activities to support children and their families.
What is gold ribbon?
The “Gold Ribbon” in the name and logo of the Gold Ribbon Network is a universal symbol of activities that support children with cancer. Just as gold is a precious metal, our philosophy is that children are our most precious treasure.
What is childhood cancer?
It is a type of cancer (malignant tumor) that generally occurs in children under the age of 15. The number of new cases diagnosed each year is 2,000 to 2,500, which is lower than that of adult cancer, and the five-year survival rate is 70 to 90%. However, it continues to be the number one cause of illness and death in children.
Although it is a rare cancer, there are many types and there are only a small number of cases of each type, so it is difficult to collect information, and there are no hospitals near home that provide appropriate treatment, resulting in patients being hospitalized for long periods of time and being moved to hospitals far away from their families. There are many patients who are Furthermore, even after treatment is complete, approximately half of childhood cancer survivors continue to live with late effects caused by the cancer itself or the effects of the treatment. However, these challenges are less well known and less supported than adult cancers.
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About Gold Ribbon Network
Since its establishment in 2008, over the past 15 years, three activity policies have been implemented: 1. Support for improving the QOL (quality of life) of children with and survivors of childhood cancer 2. Research grants to make “childhood cancer a curable disease” and support for international students. 3. Providing information and promoting understanding of childhood cancer. Based on this, we support children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and their families, from treatment to school and employment.
Our organization aims to create a society where children with cancer can live their lives with peace of mind and smiles, and will carry out support projects and educational activities.
[Contact information regarding this matter]
Certified NPO Gold Ribbon Network
Person in charge: Ukai, Manabe
TEL: 03-5944-9922 FAX: 03-5944-9923
E-mail: npo@goldribbon.jp
Website: https://www.goldribbon.jp/
Address: 2-21-8-204 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
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