Darvish Yu, a member of the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball established the “Darvish Yu Water Fund” in collaboration with the Japan Water Forum in March 2007 to supply safe water to people who face lack and contamination of water in developing countries. He contributes to the Fund by donating JPY 100,000 at every one of his winning games during the regular season. Total amount of contribution from Darvish Yu (171 winning in Japan and USA) and donation from individuals who approve the fund has reached over JPY 25,000,000 (As of 31th of March, 2023).

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