―― We wish for peace. And for health. And for towns that are clean and safe. It is because we have developed a range of environments that we can run. To show our gratitude in concrete form, we are committing ourselves to building rainbows, from Osaka to the world and from us to the next generation, to convey our thanks. ――
The Osaka Marathon is a charity marathon with the key phrase: “Making a Rainbow Together.” The programs are based on the philosophy below. We aim to make this an event that involves more people in charity than any other marathon in the world.
Aim
We conduct related programs with the aim of providing the large number of people involved in the Osaka Marathon, including all participating runners, spectators, and volunteer staff, with an environment for participating in, and an opportunity for thinking about, charity.
Special Characteristics
Our involvement in the following areas is inspired by the key phrases: Choice & Involvement and Communicating from Osaka.
- A marathon for participants in the Osaka Marathon charity programs
In the Osaka Marathon, charity is a bigger element than marathon. This is a marathon for those who have chosen to be involved in charity. - Runners choose a theme and are involved in it.
Those who wish to participate choose from a number of themes the topic they wish to contribute to socially. And by making a contribution, they are involved in charity. - Providing an opportunity for more people to be involved in charity
We are widening the target so it is not just runners but volunteers, spectators, and others too who are involved. We are actively involving large numbers of people and fostering a new movement: Creating the Osaka Marathon Together.
Osaka Marathon 2012 Charity Themes and Colors
In association with the event’s “Making a Rainbow Together” slogan, we have set charity themes for each of the seven colors of the rainbow + the rainbow colors themselves.
| No. | Charity program | Theme color | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Support activities to eradicate cancer |  |
Red |
| 2 | Encourage disabled athletes |  |
Orange |
| 3 | Encourage sick children and their families |  |
Yellow |
| 4 | Reinvigorate and cultivate forests |  |
Green |
| 5 | Aim for a world with clean drinking water |  |
Light blue |
| 6 | Sustain children’s physical and mental health |  |
Navy |
| 7 | Spread activities to preserve and beautify landscapes |  |
Purple |
| 8 | Come together as one for recovery |  |
Rainbow colors |
The Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery Support Theme
The Great East Japan Earthquake struck on March 11, bringing enormous damage not just to the northeast region but to the whole of east Japan. In addition to the seven basic charity themes, we have established a special one — Come together as one for recovery — to support recovery from the damage inflicted by the Great East Japan Earthquake. The charity color for this is the rainbow colors and we invite large numbers to be involved.
In this year’s event, too, we are conscious of the state of the disaster zone, continuing to support its recovery, and sending out our best wishes to the people of the northeast.
Bank Account for Donations
Account no. Resona Bank, Ote Branch (Savings): 0051379
Account name: Osaka Marathon Earthquake Recovery Charity Account
*No transfer fees will apply to donations made via Resona Bank head and branch offices and their ATMs. However, fees will apply in the case of convenience store ATMs.
In the case of individuals, because contributions are treated as specified donations, deductions for charitable contributions apply. In the case of corporations, contributions can be treated as deductable expenses.
In processing your donation, a document (such as a receipt) is needed so that the donation can be recognized.
*For those requiring a receipt, details will be provided at a later date.
A total of ¥19,209,310 was raised in charity programs in the 1st Osaka Marathon.
