FC Tokyo Players Association visited Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center (Fuchu City) on October 16, 2019 (Wed).

10 players were divided into 5 groups of 2 and interacted with approximately 300 children who were hospitalized at the same hospital. They signed autographs, took commemorative photos, and exchanged gifts to deepen their connection.

Children were surprised by the visit of professional football players and spent a pleasant time surrounded by many smiles, immediately putting on the shirts of the presents.

□Participating Players
Tsuyoshi KODAMA, Masato MORISHIGE, Kiwara MIYAZAKI, Takumi NAKAMURA, Ryoya OGAWA, Kyosuke TAGAWA, Takuya UCHIDA, Makoto OKAZAKI, Yoshitake SUZUKI, Manato SHINADA, a total of 10 players
※Accompanied by Naohiro ISHIKAWA Club Communicator.

◇Comment from Masato MORISHIGE
"As a member of FC Tokyo, I have always wanted to visit hospitals like this, so I am happy that we were able to make it happen. We received a lot of warm words from the children, such as 'Please win!' and 'We are cheering for you,' and it really gave us power. There will also be a public viewing event held at the hospital this weekend."
I hope that I can give something back through playing to the children I met today. I would like to continue these activities in the future.

◇Player Kiwara MIYAZAKI's comment
"I would be happy if I could make them feel better even a little through today's hospital visit. We were able to share the same time by having conversations with the children, as well as doing some ball juggling and playing mini games together."
I think that through such activities, we can become an opportunity for those who cannot easily interact with each other in their daily lives to get to know Tokyo, so I would like to actively continue these activities in the future."

◇Yoshitake SUZUKI Player Comment
"I have also been hospitalized due to injury, so I understand how it feels to be emotionally down."
Today, I strongly felt that I need to work harder when I saw the children who are hospitalized due to illness or injury.
Honestly, I never thought I would get injured like this, but this is also part of my football career.
When I return, I think I will feel the joy of being able to play football more than anyone else.
I will do my best to work hard and aim for a comeback.

◇Ryoya OGAWA Player Comment
『Personally, it was a lot of fun and I was able to interact with children for the first time in a while, so I was able to get a lot of energy from them.
I once again felt the support from all of you, and I will continue to work hard in soccer to make the children I met today smile.'

Thank you very much to all the hospital staff who supported this activity.