On September 8, 2024, the temperature before 9:00 a.m. was 29°C, but soon exceeded 30. The sun was not so strong as in August in the morning, but gradually became stronger, and by noon the temperature exceeded 40°C. Dangerously hot days still remain in September. We kept calling out “Take plenty of water and rest!” during the monthly meeting on this day.
The participants were Sagami Women’s University group, Vietnamese group, Tama Technical High School group, general volunteers, and staff, 30 in total.
We urged them to work in the shade of tents, tarps, or warehouses, as working in the sun was strictly forbidden. We also made sure that they stayed hydrated at all times. Cold tea, sports drinks, ice cream, etc. were provided on this day.
Thanks to everyone’s hard work, 17 wheelchairs have been cleaned, maintained and packed. We now have 57 wheelchairs ready for Mongolia.
September 11, 2024 Secretariat
A view of the warehouse and the thermometer after 9:00 in the morning. It was already showing 32°C. The humidity was also quite high at 68%.
Tama Technical High School teachers and students immediately began packing work.
(Left) Tama Technical High School had a large number of members, so they were divided into two packing teams and one cleaning team.
(Right) The leader of the Sagami Women’s University group (the woman squatting backward) joined the cleaning team of Tama Technical High School in a support role. This is where interaction between a university student and high school students takes place!
The 10 members of the Vietnamese group worked simultaneously under two tents to clean and maintain three wheelchairs.
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We prepared lots of cold drinks. We also had drinks brought in and two cooler boxes and one cooler bag were full. |
The Sora brothers prepared lunch again today. It was a gorgeous version of takikomi-gohan, yakitori, salad, and melon. Ice cream was also served after lunch.
Vietnamese group at lunchtime.
Tama Technical High School group eating ice cream together.
Thank you all for coming in the heat!