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Fundraising for Renbu Kenshi

100% of donations and funds generated from our fundraising activities go directly towards supporting our athletes’ goals of participating at the highest level of competition representing BC and Canada. Your support will leverage their financial ability to compete in national and international tournaments, and participate in seminars and practice sessions to reach these goals.

We are a not-for-profit organization run purely by volunteers, including our high calibre of senseis/instructors. For over 45 years we have been focused on promoting active health, mental strength and wellbeing for all ages and genders and invite you on this journey.

Whether you are an active participant, past member, supporter, or curious onlooker we thank you for your interest and support for our kenshi at Renbu Dojo! Learn how you can support our members in various fundraising activities and also check out some cool and valuable products and services too! If you would like to get involved or contribute, please contact us anytime. We thank you for your support!

Fundraising Committee

Nina Inaoka Lee
Juneko Kurahashi
Makiko Ara
Oliver Young
Fred Yoshimura

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How it works:

Need some gift cards? Looking to book a flight? How about some deals on sportswear? With FlipGive you can find pretty much every product and service under the sun.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Create an account for yourself through the Renbu Team Link or enter the Join Code B5RNC4 if prompted.

2. Click through FlipGive whenever you are shopping at any of its partner stores

A small percentage of the vendor’s sale goes towards the club. If you’re going to shop for a new chair or electronic gadget, why not do it through FlipGive. You get all the same prices (sometimes better than retail) and the dojo benefits too. Win-win!

FlipGive Deals

How to get involved:

Create an account and start shopping.

Raised to date:

$1740 (as of November 2024)

How it works:

Tru Earth provides environmentally friendly options for laundry and dishwasher detergent, as well as other items for your kitchen and cleaning needs.

Renbu gets a generous 20% of proceeds.

We’ve been using Tru Earth laundry detergent for almost 5 years now, and it’s a fantastic product. It’s really useful for travel too! Since it’s not liquid or powder, you can bring a few sheets with you on the road – Makiko Sensei

TruEarth

How to get involved:

Please use this link for the funds to come to Renbu Dojo.

Raised to date:

$254.52 (as of November 2024)

How it works:

Do you have empty cans and bottles?

Help support our club by donating your empty recyclable cans and bottles to Return-It Express for our ongoing bottle drive.

Turn that weekend bender into a win-win by bringing your bottles and cans (looking at you Fred Yoshimura and Makiko Ara-sensei) to your nearby Return-It Express center.

How to get involved:

3 easy steps:

  1. Bring your unsorted containers in sealed, clear plastic bags to your nearest Return-It Express
  2. Use phone number (604) 733-8419 to login at the Express kiosk. Print off the number of tags needed (maximum 6 per visit)
  3. Tag your bags and place it in the express bin or drop-off window.

That’s all!

Raised to date:

$548.75 (as of November 2024).
6,707 containers returned.

How it works:

We are partnering with Plant Based Workshop a local producer of healthy Asian-inspired plant-based products to prepare at home. Their popular prep-at-home ramen and udon packs; and ready-to-bake vegan treats are carried in 70+ local supermarkets across BC.

15% of the sale through the Renbu Fundraiser Form will be donated back to the club.

The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe in North Vancouver was named in the Top 6 Healthy Restaurants by the Vancouver Sun, and Top 100 Places to Eat in Canada by Yelp! We should also mention that The Workshop is owned by Takashi Yamada sensei from Vancouver Kendo Club, and his sister Mayumi Bae, who also used to do kendo!

Plant Based Workshop product

Next event:

We have combined two of our most popular fundraisers this winter— our seafood and Workshop sales. Place your order for the Renbu Food Fundraiser Form by December 4th, 2024. Pickup will be at Ara Sensei’s place on December 20th between 4pm and 7pm. For details on each product, check out the Plant Based Workshop product page.

How to get involved:

There are lots of easy meal options available, just in time for the summer holidays. Share the link with friends and know that you’re recommending a locally-made, healthy, and DELICIOUS product.
Winter Renbu Food Fundraiser Form

Raised to date:

Winning Trading Seafood

Japanese Food Fundraiser

How it works:

Do you love Japanese food? Host your own home sushi / temaki parties.

Through our partnership, we offer popular foods such as gyoza, edamame, smoked salmon, and sushi-grade albacore tuna, mongo ika, sockeye salmon, unagi, tobiko, ikura, hamachi and other high quality Japanese products.

You’ll be able to get great prices (often better than what you’ll find at T&T and H-mart) too!

Winning Trading Seafood

Next event:

Orders are due December 4th, 2024
This time, we are combining orders from Winning Trading and the Plant Based Workshop in our Winter 2024 Fundraiser Form. Orders are due December 4th and pickup will be at Ara Sensei’s house on December 20th. Information on the form.

How to get involved:

Order for your family or share the link to the Winter Food Fundraiser Form with friends and family. All the fish products are flash frozen, so they maintain their quality in the freezer for months. The products from The Plant Based Workshop are also either shelf stable or frozen, so stock up today!

Raised to date:

The March 2023 sales event raised $536.87.

How it works:

Atsuko Yoshimura is a talented local artist and member of the Potters Guild of BC and the Craft Council of BC. Her work is carried in several galleries and shops across Vancouver. Her family has been a long-time member of Renbu Dojo and she has created limited edition scented candles poured into one-of-a-kind ceramic pots in collaboration with parents of Renbu Dojo. Purchase one of Atsuko’s beautiful scented candles in their 9.5 oz stoneware ceramic pot, and 50% of the sale is donated to the club to support the athletes.

Scented Candle for Renbu Kendo Society

How to get involved:

Make a purchase online at Atsuko Yoshimura Ceramics for yourself or as a gift. Pickup is available at the dojo. Or if you wish to send it as a gift, shipping is available.

Raised to date:

$700 (as of August 2024)

Domino’s Pizza Coupons

ORDER VIA THE RENBU FORM

Deadline: September 15th, 2024

How it works:

Purchase or sell $10 Domino’s Fundraising Cards that includes 10 coupons including five Buy 1 Get 1 Free Pizzas, one Large one-topping Pizza FREE, and four other great BOGO coupons. You’ll make your money back with the FREE large pizza. Use them as gifts, stocking stuffers, or a pizza night at home!

Coupons are accepted at Domino’s locations in Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, and Whistler ( please note the fundraiser is provided by local franchise owners and does not include locations in Vancouver). Please check with the store location when placing your order.

Only one coupon can be used for each order and cannot be combined with any other offer. Valid for pick up or delivery. Delivery charges may apply. Coupons expire December 31, 2026.

How to get involved:

Ask your friends and family to support the club by selling cards and collecting the funds from them. Fill out the form with your name and total cards you wish to purchase.

Each card sold raises $8.50 for the dojo! When you place your order please e-transfer funds to renbudojo2@gmail.com. Deadline to order on this google sheet and make payment is Sunday, September 15th, 2024. Cards will be delivered at practice on the following Wednesday and Sunday. Please talk to Nina if you have any questions.

Raised to date:

$850 is our goal!

Appreciations and Gratitude

Renbu Dojo would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their donations (monetary and in-kind) to support our members in 2023.

Individuals

Chin-kun Liao
$500 donation

Fred Yoshimura
$500 donation

Raymond Inaoka
$500 donation

Emi Lee
$200 donation

Namiko Ara
$200 donation

Ryoko Norden
$200 donation

Organizations

Scienced Athletics

$2500 in-kind value
Kendo video capture and data analysis
— sports science review

$2500

City of Burnaby

$1500 Community Grant – Awarded July 5, 2023
For athletes competing at the Canadian National Kendo Championships in Markham, ON.

$600 Community Grant – Awarded March 1, 2024
For athletes competing at the Kaiseiki High School Tournament in Akita, Japan.

Where do the funds go?

The funds will go towards key events for our members. Check out our past results from events across, BC, Canada and the rest of the world!

Renbu Dojo Tournament Results