Photo= Street fundraising by Kyoto Sanga F.C. players (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto)

In response to the Kumamoto earthquakes, the soccer players of Kyoto Sanga F.C., a Kyoto-based football club, conducted a street fundraising campaign to support the stricken areas at various sites including "COCON KARASUMA," Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, on April 19 = photo.

The campaign was proposed by two players, Shunya Suganuma and Yuki Horigome, who once played for Roasso Kumamoto, a Kumamoto-based football club. When ten players and team coach Kiyotaka Ishimaru asked for support, many passersby and team supporters donated money. Suganuma said, "If we all work together, we can provide major help. We would like to continue assisting in the reconstruction."

Fundraising was also held at Kyoto Tower and other locations. The goodwill donations have reached a total of 971,204 yen. Fundraising will also continue through three home matches, until May 7.