【Report】Presentation of gifts from FC Tokyo players' association to Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center
From FC Tokyo and the FC Tokyo Players' Association, we would like to report that we have presented FC Tokyo goods as Christmas presents to the children hospitalized at the Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center (Fuchu City).
In FC Tokyo, we have been promoting various forms of interaction with the children and medical professionals at the hospital, such as visits and online exchanges by the players' association, soccer classes, and public viewings within the hospital.
This time, in conjunction with Christmas on December 25th (Mon), we broadcasted messages from three players, including player chairman Hotaka NAKAMURA, Taishi Brandon NOZAWA, and Kashif BANGNAGANDE, and also gave a set of T-shirts and stationery to the children.
□ Comment from FC Tokyo Players' Association Chairman Hotaka NAKAMURA
"As the players' association, we collaborated with club staff and related parties to present gifts to the pediatric hospital. We are very happy if we were able to give back even a little, as we receive a lot of power from the support we get every day. Of course, we players give our all on the pitch, but we believe there are still many ways we can contribute off the pitch as well, so we will continue to think about what we can do as the players' association and take action."
□Comment from Taishi Brandon NOZAWA
'I would be happy if our activities this time could be of even a little help in bringing joy and smiles to the children and those working at the hospital. FC Tokyo is supported by many people. And we also feel the joy of being able to engage in such activities as a way to give back to everyone. I truly believe that supporting each other is very important. There are always people watching who appreciate each person living each day carefully and earnestly. Let’s support each other together through moments of joy and moments of hardship. From now on, I want to continue working hard so that FC Tokyo can give hope to everyone.'
□Comment from Kashif BANGNAGANDE
'I myself, when I got injured this year, was supported by those around me. Once again, I realized that I am able to live thanks to the support of many people. Through this activity, I strongly felt that we professional soccer players can become a source of support and inspiration for children who are hospitalized due to injuries or illnesses, and I will continue to do my best in soccer. I would be happy if I could continue to engage in activities that empathize with the feelings of children and their families. Thank you to everyone who supported us.'
Thank you very much to all the hospital staff, medical professionals, hospitalized children and their families who have supported this activity.
