SNOWBANK PAY IT FORWARD wins HEROs AWARD 2023


One of the projects of the Nippon Foundation, which promotes social contribution activities by athletes, isHEROs AWARD 2023”, professional snowboarder Arai twelve I received the news that Mr. Yoshimasa will receive the award.

twelveHe calls for the importance of bone marrow bank registration and blood donation, which he has been doing for a long time.SNOWBANK PAY IT FORWARD” will be recognized at this 7th annual award.


SNOWBANK is creating an opportunity for people to learn about blood donation and bone marrow banks and take action, with the theme of ``social contribution that starts with fun.''In addition to the ``Tokyo Snow Festival,'' an urban snowboarding event held at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo every November, we also carry out various activities such as the ``SNOWBANK Blood Donation Project,'' in which music artists also cooperate. “Tokyo Snow Festival 11” will be held for two days.


In addition to the main event, the jib contest, there will also be live music, snowboarding-related booths, and food and beverage booths, making this an event packed with fun.Why not stop by and learn about bone marrow banks and blood donation while watching the contest?

Tokyo Snow Festival 2023 (sbpif.net/tokyo_snow_festival/
Date and time: November 11th (Sat), 11th (Sun)
   9:00 - 17:00
Venue: Yoyogi Park EventB地区



In "HEROs AWARD 2023", dazeIn addition to Mr. Tsuyoshi Wada, a professional baseball player,My rule: Every time I throw a ball10Donate human vaccines~”, former Japan National Swimming Team member Kaei Ito “Don't stop playing sports.1252project"", Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of professional baseballSC(Sports Community) Activities”, adidas Japan Co., Ltd.MOVE FOR THE PLANET'The award has been decided.The award ceremony is scheduled to be held in December.

"HEROs~Sportsmanship for the future~"project(https://sportsmanship-heros.jp/
The Nippon Foundation's activities aim to expand the circle of solving social issues together with athletes.Generating interest and action among many people connected through sports, expanding the circle of empathy and action, increasing the number of people working to solve social issues, and making social contribution activities a commonplace in the world. We aim to

"HEROs AWARD” is also part of this project, which recognizes athletes and outstanding role models in social contribution activities related to sports.Previous recipients include Keisuke Honda and Yuko Arimori.

Please pay attention to the activities of athletes, teams, and organizations that demonstrate sportsmanship for society even outside of the stadium.