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3FM Serious Request in Den Bosch Tops €12.3 Million With a Day to Go

This Den Bosch edition benefits Spieren voor Spieren with the Glass House broadcast running through the Christmas Eve finale.

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.