Crowdfunding Aims for Zero Drowning Accidents, Achieves 118% of Goal! 3,546,000 Yen Raised from 277 Supporters Nationwide

Okazaki Tatsuki Swimming Club Co., Ltd. (Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) and Power Stroke General Incorporated Association announced the successful conclusion of their crowdfunding campaign, "Towards Zero Drowning Accidents! Creating a Music Video to Spread the Life-Saving Phrase 'Uitemate'." The project, which ran from May 26 to June 30, 2026, surpassed its target of 3 million yen, raising a total of 3,546,000 yen (118% of the goal).

We received warm support from 277 individuals across Japan, with many sharing our passion for spreading water safety education to protect lives.

*The final amount may vary slightly due to the timing of bank transfers.

Project Overview

Campaign Period: May 26 - June 30, 2026

Target Amount: 3,000,000 yen

Total Amount Raised: 3,546,000 yen

Achievement Rate: 118%

Number of Supporters: 277

The objective of this project was to create a music video that would help even young children naturally learn the life-saving phrase "Uitemate" to prevent drowning accidents, and to distribute it throughout Japan.

A Major Surge in the Final Two Days

"Uitemate" Crowdfunding Progress Analysis Chart

During this crowdfunding campaign, a significant increase in support and shares occurred in the final two days before its conclusion, allowing us to exceed our target amount.

Support steadily accumulated throughout the period, and towards the end of the project, the sentiments of each supporter seemed to connect and spread, resulting in a strong final push that greatly surpassed our goal.

This achievement would not have been possible without the efforts of many individuals.

It is the result of the accumulated goodwill from everyone who supported us, those who shared information with their families and friends, and those who helped spread the word on social media and other platforms. We are filled with immeasurable gratitude.

Use of Funds

The target amount of 3 million yen will be used for the production costs of the "Uitemate" music video.

Currently, the production team is working at full speed to complete the video for its premiere at the "Water Safety Training Day Pool Opening" event on July 20 (Ocean Day).

Furthermore, the excess amount of 546,000 yen will be carefully utilized for nationwide dissemination and awareness activities to bring "Uitemate" to a larger number of children.

About Returns

We will provide further information regarding the details of the returns and shipping schedule to all our supporters. We kindly ask for your patience until delivery.

Comments

Power Stroke General Incorporated Association Representative Director: Kumi Omori

"Lives could have been saved if they had known."

We sincerely thank the 277 supporters who have helped us convey this message, and everyone who has helped spread the information.

We will responsibly complete the music video and deliver "Uitemate" nationwide, so that we can repay your kindness through the smiles of children and the lives that are saved.

Thank you, truly, thank you.

Future Schedule: July 20, 2026 (Ocean Day / Water Safety Training Day)

Premiere of the music video at the "Water Safety Training Day Pool Opening" (scheduled). Following the music video's release, we will proceed with its rollout to schools, municipalities, and swimming schools, aiming for nationwide adoption of "Uitemate."

Press Release regarding "Pool Opening": https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000128281.html

Other Press Releases regarding Crowdfunding:

1. "What do you do if you fall into water?" 53% of children nationwide cannot answer. Project to spread water safety phrase "Uitemate" to prevent drowning accidents - Music video production begins -

2. Educational MV to prevent water accidents through song and dance shown at the Water Safety Society - Aichi swimming club is conducting crowdfunding for MV production -

3. Towards Zero Drowning Accidents! Crowdfunding Achieved: "Realizing I am being supported" over 35 days. - Post-project note by Reiya Omori, Director of Power Stroke General Incorporated Association -

Inquiries regarding this matter

Power Stroke General Incorporated Association / Okazaki Tatsuki Swimming Club Co., Ltd. Public Relations Contact: Reiya Omori Tel: 0564-24-7778 E-mail: [email protected]