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Sisters of JET alum run half-marathon for Tohoku orphanages
Earthquake Tsunami, Fundraising, Volunteer Comments Off on Sisters of JET alum run half-marathon for Tohoku orphanages
Jen Wang (Miyagi, 2008-09) created the alias “Hibari-sensei” for her Japanese pop culture blog, Gaijin Teacher Otaku, after her students called her by the name of a character she cosplayed. She also writes for J-music website Purple SKY.
The sisters of former JET Lucy Onodera (Miyagi, 2002-04), who is still living and working in Miyagi-ken, are running a half-marathon on September 25 in London for Living Dreams. 
The charity is raising money to help provide orphanages in Tohoku with basic necessities, school supplies, and counseling services. Onodera plans on visit the children in the future.
Alice and Claire Goodwin have raised £1,537 to date. To donate, please visit their Global Giving page.
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