Donation Ceremony for 'Children's Cancer Association of Japan' Held on June 9th: Total Donation of 648,182 Yen from Charity Activities Presented with Former Pro Wrestler Kenta Kobashi

Fast Fitness Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kohei Inoue), the domestic master franchisee of the 24/7 fitness gym 'ANYTIME FITNESS' and a core business operator of directly managed stores and franchise development nationwide, held a donation ceremony at its office on Tuesday, June 9th. Together with former professional wrestler Kenta Kobashi, who is also the owner of the Anytime Fitness Todoroki store, the company presented a total donation of 648,182 yen, collected through charity activities at the professional wrestling event 'Fortune Dream 11' hosted by Mr. Kobashi and a charity golf competition, to the 'Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Children's Cancer Association of Japan'.

This event was held to provide continuous support for children battling pediatric cancer and their families, an initiative the company undertakes annually. The company sponsored the professional wrestling event 'Fortune Dream 11', produced by Kenta Kobashi and held on Thursday, April 16th this year. Donations were collected from attendees at the Korakuen Hall venue, supplemented by company donations based on the number of charity squats performed (calculated by the company as the number of squats by attendees × 10 yen), and donations from a separately held 'Charity Golf Competition'. All proceeds were handed over to the 'Children's Cancer Association of Japan'.

Breakdown of Donations (Total: 648,182 yen)

Donations collected at the 'Fortune Dream 11' venue: 232,306 yen

Company donation from the Charity Squat event: 151,000 yen

Donations from the Charity Golf Competition: 264,876 yen

[Discussion Scene] [Charity Squat on the Fortune Dream 11 Stage]

On the day of the ceremony, Mr. Yasushi Tanno, Managing Director and Secretary General of the Children's Cancer Association of Japan, attended. Mr. Kenta Kobashi and our company president, Kohei Inoue, presented the donation certificate. The association presented a letter of appreciation, expressing gratitude for the continuous support activities and warm expectations for future cooperation.

Following the ceremony, an exchange of opinions took place regarding corporate initiatives for pediatric cancer support. A lively discussion was held on the specific care strongly needed at actual support sites and the future role and potential of the fitness brand, making it a very meaningful time.

Our company will continue to actively develop sustainable support activities that contribute to solving social issues, together with franchise partners and members nationwide, under our purpose of 'Providing a Healthy Place for All People'.

About the 'Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Children's Cancer Association of Japan'

The 'Children's Cancer Association of Japan' is a public interest incorporated foundation established in 1968 to support children fighting pediatric cancer and their families. It provides a wide range of nationwide support, including financial assistance for treatment costs, support for daily life during hospitalization, improvement of the care environment, grants for medical care and research, and public awareness activities.

Official website: https://www.ccaj-found.or.jp/

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What is ANYTIME FITNESS?

Anytime Fitness is a fitness gym franchise originating in the United States, currently operating over 5,500 stores worldwide. In Japan, since opening its first store in Chofu City, Tokyo in 2010, it has expanded to over 1,200 stores nationwide, positioning itself as a gym that fits diverse lifestyles, and has surpassed 1.1 million members.
HP: https://www.anytimefitness.co.jp/

Fast Fitness Japan Co., Ltd.

Under its stated purpose, 'Providing a Healthy Place for All People', the company aims to realize a prosperous society where everyone can live healthily. Its core business is the operation and franchise development of the 24/7 fitness gym 'Anytime Fitness'.
Company Name: Fast Fitness Japan Co., Ltd.
Representative: Kohei Inoue, President and CEO
Location: Shinjuku Island Wing 10F, 6-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Established: May 21, 2010
HP: https://fastfitnessjapan.jp/