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The “Players’ Funds,” established by the Japan Professional Baseball Players Association (JPBPA), and Civic Force launched a charity auction in December 2022. Another round of auction will be launched from January 9 - 15, 2023. 

The Players’ Funds was established in December 2021 by the JPBPA and Civic Force. With frequent and large-scale disasters, the Players’ Funds promotes proactive disaster preparedness, self-reliance, and mutual support. The Funds also aim to provide support through emergency response and reconstruction efforts. 

The charity auction hosted by the Players’ Funds on December 12 is its first auction event. It will be available through January 2023 on Yahoo! Auction.

Charity Auction

• Auction items: 50 items including baseball gloves signed by the players, baseball bats, etc.
• URL: https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/recommend/topics/20221205/0000/
• Auction schedule: 

1. December 12 - 18, 2022
2. December 19 - 25, 2022
3. January 9 - 15, 2022
4. January 16 - 22, 2022

Crowdfunding

• Goal: JPY1,200,000 (Approximately USD8,880)
• Duration: December 5, 2022 - January 31, 2023 (56 days)
• Thank-gifts: T-shirts signed by the players, etc
• Purpose: For Players’ Funds to support needs assessments, emergency assistance, disaster recovery and reconstruction, and disaster preparedness activities.