Support Brandon in the 2026 Osaka Marathon as he runs for HOPE

HOPE Runner: Brandon C. Possin

Hi! I'm Brandon, from small town Wisconsin, and I've lived in Japan for four years now.

I'm usually a hockey player and weight lifter yet was inspired to run my first Osaka marathon for this great cause.

I'm running for clean water for everyone because where someone is born shouldn't determine access to basic resources. We'll have a more peaceful, more hopeful world if everyone can have fresh water.

HOPE International Japan's work is so vital--so much I'm inspired to suffer for 42km so others suffer less. Thanks so much for supporting my race. I'll always remember it.

Our team of 15 runners will raise crucial funds for clean water projects in rural and remote areas of Cambodia, providing families with a much-needed "leg up."

Each runner is required to raise a minimum of ¥70,000 ($446) for HOPE International Development Agency. If you'd like to sponsor me, you can do so via the form on this page. Your donation will directly support HOPE's impactful work.

Every contribution - every ¥1,000 or $10 - helps motivate us and furthers the cause.

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