Roger Berman is the founder of Japan-based ZenWorks, a brand licensing consultancy and agency and is an active supporter of Mirai no Mori. This year, Roger will be running the Chester Metric Marathon in the U.K on October 2nd 2022 to raise funds in support of marginalized youth attending Mirai no Mori's winter programs. At Mirai no Mori, children gain confidence in themselves through participation in outdoor adventures with mentors and peers who become life-long friends.

Mirai no Mori creates life-changing outdoor programs for abused, neglected, and orphaned children in Japan, supporting their growth into happy and successful young adults. Our main programs are long residential camps in Summer and Winter, but to have maximum impact there, we also have seasonal weekend "Back to Nature" programs. These are very important for us to mentor them throughout the year, and give the opportunity for them to see positive role models who join the program as volunteers.