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

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.

The children were surprised by the visit of professional soccer players and spent a peaceful time surrounded by many smiles, putting on the shirts they received as gifts.

□ Participating Players
Takeshi KODAMA, Masato MORISHIGE, Kiwara MIYAZAKI, Takumi NAKAMURA, Ryoya OGAWA, Kyosuke TAGAWA, Takuya UCHIDA, Makoto OKAZAKI, Yoshitake SUZUKI, Manato SHINADA (total of 10 players)
※ Accompanied by Naohiro ISHIKAWA, club communicator.

◇Masato MORISHIGE Player Comment
"As a member of the FC Tokyo team, 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 inside the hospital this weekend."
I hope to be able to give something back through playing to the children I met today. In the future, I would like to continue these activities continuously.

◇Kiwara MIYAZAKI Player Comment
"I am happy if I can make the children feel better through today's hospital visit. We were able to share the same time by talking with the children, doing lift-ups, and playing mini-games together."
Through these activities, I hope to provide an opportunity for those who do not usually have the chance to interact with each other to get to know Tokyo. I would like to continue actively engaging in such 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 it's all part of my soccer career.
I think when I return, I will feel the joy of being able to play soccer more than anyone else.
"I will continue to do my best to aim for a comeback."

◇Ryoya OGAWA Player Comment
"Personally, it was really fun and I was able to get energy from interacting with children for the first time in a while."
I felt once again the support from everyone, and I will continue to do my best in soccer to make the children I met today smile.

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