Overview
- NPO 3FM reported €12,288,653 raised by Tuesday evening with one fundraising day remaining.
- The campaign set a fourth-day record at €10,135,897 and by day five surpassed the 2012 Christmas Eve tally.
- Authorities temporarily closed De Markt and several streets due to heavy crowds, advising visitors to move to the Parade and other areas.
- DJs Barend van Deelen, Sophie Hijlkema and Mart Meijer are locked in the Glass House broadcasting 24/7 and playing paid request songs until the finale.
- Grassroots actions across the country continue to deliver donations and symbolic cheques, including Lelystad’s Ontmoetingskerk targeting €2,000–€4,000.