ACE is an official charity of the Tokyo Marathon 2024 Charity
Here are some voices from ACE charity runners who run Tokyo Marathon in the past.
President/Coach of MATSURUN
Coach/Running Companion of Japan para-athletes representatives
After working as a runner at work team in NTT West Japan, I have been working as a running trainer and supporting Japanese representative of blind runners as a guide runner. I will be supporting as a charity ambassador of ACE through Tokyo Marathon 2024 Charity. I would like to convey the joy of running and look for the future of children in the world.
ACA (Chartered Certified Accountant )
6 Star Finisher
100+ Marathon Runner
My marathon dream started with London Marathon. Crossing the finish line the first thought was “been there, done it, never again”. Despite this, I was on a high like never in my life. I started inspiring, motivating and training people for distance running and history has it I have trained over 225 people and completed 100+ marathons and ultras.
One of the best parts of marathon running I like is the fundraising by runners for very worthy causes and they don’t come any worthier than ACE to abolish child exploitation. ACE strives for a world without child labour and provides direct support to children and families who are engaged in child labour in India and Ghana.
Floral Designer/
President of AFRIKA ROSE
As I did in 2029, I will once again take on the challenge that is the Tokyo Marathon. I hope that this encourages others to declare their own challenges. I also hope that through the Tokyo Marathon 2024 Charity, there will be even just one more person who is aware of the work that ACE does, and contribute to the actions that will bring about a smile on the faces of children in the future.
President/Coach of MATSURUN
Coach/Running Guide for visually impaired athletes
Shogo was an extremely accomplished collegiate athlete, running three times in the famous Hakone relay race (Ekiden) against some of Japan's most elite endurance athletes. After graduation, he competed in the prestigious All-Japan Company Championships as well as in the annual New Year's relay race (Ekiden), which is watched by millions of Japanese people each year.
After many years of competition, Shogo established his own running school, MATSU RUN, to share his vast experience in human performance. His coaching style focuses on tailoring effective training methods to each individual runner's level and biomechanics and emphasizes improving running form for both improved competitiveness and fitness. Shogo has been an ACE Charity Ambassador since 2019.
ACA (Chartered Certified Accountant )
6 Star Finisher
100+ Marathon Runner
In addition to being an accomplished business professional, Piyush is a world-class endurance athlete and coach. He has twice completed the world's six major marathons and in total has participated in more than 100 marathons and ultra-marathons.
He has been inspiring, motivating, and training people for distance running all over the world. He has officially trained over 225 people and inspired innumerable more. These runners have raised more than US$ 1.5 million for various charities. Piyush has been an ACE Charity Ambassador since 2020.
Floral Designer/
President of AFRIKA ROSE
President of LIFE IS ROSE General Incorporated Association
Hideyuki lives his life with a combined focus on aesthetics, ethics, and athletics. Having previously had a career in finance, he made the decision to switch paths entirely by joining Fairtrade flower company, AFRIKA ROSE, which imports and sells Fairtrade roses from Kenya.
He is also the president of LIFE IS ROSE, a General Incorporated Association that promotes and connects ethical companies, products, and activities in Japan.
Hideyuki has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for people of all ages to connect and strive with each other to make the world better. As a student, Hideyuki was a long-distance runner and has been an ACE Charity Ambassador since 2019.
President/Coach of MATSURUN
Coach/Running Guide for visually impaired athletes
Shogo was an extremely accomplished collegiate athlete, running three times in the famous Hakone relay race (Ekiden) against some of Japan's most elite endurance athletes. After graduation, he competed in the prestigious All-Japan Company Championships as well as in the annual New Year's relay race (Ekiden), which is watched by millions of Japanese people each year.
After many years of competition, Shogo established his own running school, MATSU RUN, to share his vast experience in human performance. His coaching style focuses on tailoring effective training methods to each individual runner's level and biomechanics and emphasizes improving running form for both improved competitiveness and fitness. Shogo has been an ACE Charity Ambassador since 2019.
ACA (Chartered Certified Accountant )
6 Star Finisher
100+ Marathon Runner
In addition to being an accomplished business professional, Piyush is a world-class endurance athlete and coach. He has twice completed the world's six major marathons and in total has participated in more than 100 marathons and ultra-marathons.
He has been inspiring, motivating, and training people for distance running all over the world. He has officially trained over 225 people and inspired innumerable more. Piyush has been an ACE Charity Ambassador since 2020.
Floral Designer/
President of AFRIKA ROSE
President of LIFE IS ROSE General Incorporated Association
Hideyuki lives his life with a combined focus on aesthetics, ethics, and athletics. Having previously had a career in finance, he made the decision to switch paths entirely by joining Fairtrade flower company, AFRIKA ROSE, which imports and sells Fairtrade roses from Kenya.
He is also the president of LIFE IS ROSE, a General Incorporated Association that promotes and connects ethical companies, products, and activities in Japan.
Hideyuki has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for people of all ages to connect and strive with each other to make the world better. As a student, Hideyuki was a long-distance runner and has been an ACE Charity Ambassador since 2019.
ACE (Action against Child Exploitation) is a certified Japanese NPO founded in 1997, and has been working on solving social issues which relate to the human right of children and youth around the world.
The main focus of ACE’s efforts are on the abolition and prevention of Child labour worldwide. There are currently estimated to be 160 million children around the world who cannot receive an education and are in danger of serious injury and disease due to hazardous labor.
ACE strives for a world without child labor and provides direct support to children and families who are engaged in child labor in India and Ghana.
For more information, please visit our website at http://global.acejapan.org
