The evening featured a fascinating keynote speech by Jazz pianist Keigo Hirakawa followed by a performance by the Keigo Hirakawa Trio.
Special guests included Yusuke Shindo, Consul General of Japan in Detroit, Mrs. Seiko Shindo, and David W. Cook, Honorary Consul of Japan in Columbus.
The event was proudly supported by a distinguished lineup of sponsors. Gold Sponsors were Mazak Corporation, Toyota Boshoku America, and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America; Silver Sponsors were Rozzi Fireworks, Kao USA, Bannockburn Global Forex, and MUFG; Bronze Sponsors were CVG Airport Authority, GBQ Partners, and David W. Cook.
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors for helping us create a successful fundraiser to support our organization. We also want to thank our volunteers for helping with the event, along with Amy and Wally Murray for hosting us at the Hyde Park Golf & Country Club again this year.