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Foundation of Tokyo Marathon donates extra masks and disinfectants to schools and hospitals
On Mar. 5 the Tokyo Marathon Foundation announced that it has donated 40,000 masks and 200 liters of disinfectant left over from its measures against the novel coronavirus at last weekend's Tokyo Marathon to schools and medical institutions.
The Tokyo Marathon's general division was canceled and its volunteer staff was cut by 90%, leaving the Foundation with a surplus of material it donated to municipalities through the Tokyo metropolitan area and through the Tokyo Medical Association.
According to the Metropolitan Government, the items donated for schools will be used at after-school care programs and elsewhere.
(03/07/2020) Views: 1,644 ⚡AMPby Brett Larner
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Tokyo Marathon
The Tokyo Marathon is a world-renowned annual marathon held in Tokyo, Japan. As one of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors, it attracts elite and amateur runners from around the globe. The race holds World Athletics Platinum Label status, recognizing its high competitive standards, top-tier organization, and international appeal. Sponsored by Tokyo Metro, the Tokyo Marathon has grown into one...
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