Masataka KOBAYASHI visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Children's General Medical Center (Fuchu City), Donald McDonald House Fuchu, Sakakibara Memorial Hospital (Fuchu City), and Donald McDonald Family Room Sakakibara Memorial Hospital on May 13, 2024 (Monday) as part of a training program for newcomers, where he interacted with hospitalized children, their families, medical staff, and volunteers. This is to report.

The children were surprised by the visit of the professional soccer players, engaging in various conversations such as "You're tall" and "Your hands are big," and spent a harmonious time filled with many smiles.
We also received words from healthcare professionals saying, "Having professional soccer players come to us is uplifting and very encouraging for both the children and us."

On that day, as part of the activities of the Japan Professional Footballers' Association, we conducted the event with Vice President Shuichi GONDA accompanying us.


□FC Tokyo Masataka KOBAYASHI's Comment
"This was my first time visiting the Donald McDonald House/Family Room and the hospital, and I think it was very good to learn about the facilities, the people working there, and the situation of those using them. I am currently 18 years old, and since I was able to learn about this at this timing, I want to work hard as an FC Tokyo player to spread awareness about the facilities and activities so that more people can know about them."

▼Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center

▼Donald McDonald House Fuchu

▼ Sakakibara Memorial Hospital Family Room 

▼ Sakakibara Memorial Hospital 

* Masks are removed only during photos, with permission from the hospital.

Thank you very much to the hospital staff, medical professionals, the children who are hospitalized and their families, and Shuichi GONDA for your cooperation in this activity.