By KEIKO EISHIMA | President
In November, Minna no Lemonade no Kai (Minlemo) supported children with pediatric cancer and their families across 24 prefectures in Japan. Through gift deliveries, online gatherings, and our child-led Minlemo Santa project, we connected families with warmth and encouragement. Here is our activity report for the month.
As winter approaches, Minna no Lemonade no Kai (Minlemo) continued delivering warmth and encouragement to children with pediatric cancer and their families throughout Japan. November also marked the start of Minlemo Santa, our annual project in which children and siblings who have experienced pediatric cancer prepare and send holiday gifts to other children currently in treatment. This child-led, peer-to-peer support is one of the most meaningful traditions of the year, spreading joy and connection across Japan.
Delivery Support
189 children and family members + 6 facilities received:
CV catheter covers
Birthday gifts
Picture books
Minlemo Santa holiday gifts
Additional support items prepared by volunteers
Our goal is always the same:
to bring comfort, joy, and a sense of connection to families facing difficult times.
Community Support
A total of 163 participants joined our online gatherings for children, siblings, and parents.
These spaces offer companionship, emotional support, and a moment to breathe—especially for families navigating long-term treatment.
Support Reached 24 Prefectures Across Japan
Hokkaido, Iwate, Miyagi, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Niigata, Yamanashi, Gifu, Aichi, Mie, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Shimane, Okayama, Ehime, Oita, Fukuoka, Okinawa.
Our network continues to grow, connecting families from the north to the south of Japan.
A Note of Gratitude
We are deeply grateful to our Minlemo Supporters for their ongoing generosity.
Your kindness helps children and families feel that they are never alone, especially during the holiday season.
Together, we will continue expanding this circle of care and warmth across Japan.
Wishing You a Warm Holiday Season
From all of us at Minlemo — thank you for supporting our mission and for standing with families facing pediatric cancer.
More about our work:
https://www.minnanolemonade.com/
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