Keep Smiling Project 38

Thank you very much for all your supports!!

When KC and I met the day after the tsunami in 2011, we were searching for a way to make a difference even though we were an ocean away from Japan. We didn’t know anything about starting a website, tumblr, or Weebly. What we did know is that when people are in need there are always many more willing to help out. Large organizations stepped in to provide food, clothing and shelter to those who were displaced by the disaster. Those things are crucial and the outpouring of support from around the world was incredible. Our belief was that the younger people who were affected would also need less tangible things—like encouragement, support, and emotional comfort. We knew we couldn’t do it alone, and we knew others who might have already donated money still wanted to give something more. And that’s where the idea for “Smile” donations came from. A smile doesn’t need to be translated; it has many meanings; and it is free to give. Little did we know that so many of you would be willing to offer your Smiles to the children in Japan, through drawings, poems, videos and music. We are humbled by the support you have given. We could not have reached our goal of 38 months of continuous support for those affected without your generosity. As this project concludes, we thank you. You have made a difference—thanks for sharing your Smiles!!!

KeepSmilingProject 38

Keisuke Ida & Nathan Hadley

　　　　　　　　　感謝とお礼を込めて

この３年間　３８ヶ月間　毎月１回　テーマを決め　日本の皆様の心のサポートをモットーにアメリカ国内外に住む方々にご協力をお願いしてまいりました。

それも２０１４年の６月で３年前に誓った３８ヶ月目を迎えることとなりました。この３年間、ご協力を頂きました皆様に感謝の意を表すと共に心からお礼を申し上げます。

今月でＮＰＯ団体KeepSmilingProject38　としての任務を終えますが、当団体の代表でもあります　井田圭介、ネイソン　ハードリー　は、今後、日本、または日本の皆様に自分たち個人にできるもので貢献してまいります。

井田圭介は、カルフォルニア州に本拠地を置きリハビリ、フィットネスを通して　日本の皆様のサポートしていき、ネイソン　ハードリーは、インディアナ州を本拠地に置き、アメリカと日本をビジネスを通じてサポートしていきます。今後の日本の発展に貢献できますように私達も精進してまいります。

いままでの３８ヶ月、３年間　本当にありがとうございました。
ご協力を頂いた皆様へ心より感謝しております。

KeepSmilingProject38 　代表

井田圭介
ネイソン　ハードリー

The website has been updated. We have reached our goal of 38 months! Let's make this a big month for the project. Our theme is Appreciation--in thanks to all who have supported the effort over the past 3+ years. We couldn't have done it without everyone's help and submissions. We know it has made a positive impact on many of the people affected by the 2011 tsunami. Let's make this last month a great one!

Beautiful Cherry Blossom From Japan, Satte City, Saitama Prefecture.

Smiles message from March,2014:

The Loneliest Person are the kindest.

The Saddest Person have smile the brightest.

The most Damaged Person are the wisest.

Don’t let the others happiness, makes you envy. Because you’re the gratefull ones than the others.”

— Myself / Celvin

Smiles messages from March, 2014:

Pull Through and Keep Smiling

I know that the road is long and full of obstacles, and I know it’s hard to recover from tragedy, but I know you can do it, people of Japan. Keep smiling and pull through. You can make it.

Ryan. W

Miracle Pine Tree, Rikuzentakata, Iwate Japan. This pine tree become a symbol as people work toward recovery.

They are volunteers from other prefectures in Japan including my friend, Yasuda san. He said " I has been a volunteer to help them to recover but people still need not only physical supports but also need emotional supports for their life" per Skype interview on March,2014.

We were on FOX 40 last night. Thank you very much for all your supports and thoughts to Japan. We will keep doing what we are doing to support Japan emotionally.　

Special Thanks to Professor Masuyama and Students from Sacramento state to introduce and support our project on TV!! They did such a great Job!!

Thank you very much to all your supports for donating smiles to Japan.

Sacramento State Japan Club has an annual event called "Japan Day" on April 13th,2014. We are invited to speak about our project at this event. I will keep you updated about this event info.

Thanks again,

Keisuke (KC) & Nathan

昨晩に地元サクラメントのニュース番組に、私達の日本の心のサポートをしていくプロジェクトKeepSmilingProject38を取り上げていただきました。サクラメント大学の生徒さん皆さんをはじめ多くの方々のスマイルをこのプロジェクトと共に伝えていきたいと思っております。

４月１３日にサクラメント大学で行われる　”Japan Day"　にも参加して日本へのスマイルサポートを募っていきたいと思います。

今後とも宜しくお願い致します。

井田圭介　＆　ネイソン　ハードリー

http://fox40.com/2014/03/11/three-years-after-japan-disaster-local-group-brings-smiles-to-survivors/

Three Years after Japan Disaster, Local Group Brings Smiles to Survivors SACRAMENTO- Three years ago today, a 9.0 Magnitude earthquake rattled Northeastern Japan, triggering a tsunami that swallowed entire cities. Then came the nuclear disaster that displaced several thousand residents along the coast. As a result

I just got a Phone interview with Ms. Nakano from FOX 40. She will talk about our Keep Smiling Project 38 on FOX 40 tonight around 10:13 after a TV commercial. Please check it out and I hope we can have more smile messages to Japan! Thank you very much. KC and Nathan
http://fox40.com/

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As you know, today is the three year mark since the tsunami. We are so grateful to all who have supported this project by lifting up the children who were affected. Today would be a great day to show how we continue to remember them. Share a photo, some words of encouragement, or perform a song!!! Whatever moves you. Thank you again.
KC and Nathan