Seahorses Mikawa hosts the "Kadono Seat," bringing #18 Ryogo Kadono's vision to life. Heartwarming interaction through basketball with students from special needs schools, followed by a smile-filled discussion after the game.

Thank you for your continued support of Seahorses Mikawa.

We are pleased to report that as part of the Seahorses Mikawa sustainability project "Be With," we held the "Kadono Seat" project on Saturday, March 7, during the game against the Toyama Grouses, bringing the vision of #18 Ryogo Kadono to life.

On the day of the event, we invited 25 students from basketball clubs at special needs schools in the Nishi-Mikawa region, along with 26 parents and teachers, to attend the game. Following the match, we held an interaction event with Kadono to foster friendship with the students.

During the interaction event, Kadono answered questions from and asked questions to the students and their parents who had participated in the "Special Needs School Joint Basketball Clinic" held in November. It was a very meaningful time spent in a warm and enjoyable atmosphere.

This initiative was conducted in partnership with Aisin Well Smile Co., Ltd., part of the Aisin Group.

Moving forward, we will continue to promote sports and provide sports education to help realize a bright society filled with smiles.

### Comment from #18 Ryogo Kadono

I am very happy that we were able to invite everyone from the special needs schools to the game and interact with them directly.

They cheered for us with all their might during the game, and their voices gave us great strength.

At the interaction session, I received many questions, and I myself was energized by everyone's smiles and vitality.

I would be happy if today's time became a fun memory for all of you.

I will continue to do my best to deliver energy to many people through basketball.

Thank you for your support!!

### "Be With" Seahorses Mikawa Sustainability Project

**Passing the ball from the court to the town and into the future.**

Starting with the 2022-23 season, Seahorses Mikawa launched an SDGs project named "Be With." To contribute to the achievement of the "SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)," which are common global goals, we will promote various initiatives in addition to the social contribution activities we have conducted thus far.