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3FM DJs Return to Glazen Huis for Serious Request
3FM DJs return to the Glazen Huis for Serious Request 2024, raising money for Metakids, an organization fighting metabolic diseases.
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Wijnand SpeelmanSophie HijlkemaBarend Van Deelen
- What is the main goal of the DJs' participation?
- The DJs are committed to raising awareness and funds for Metakids, highlighting the critical need for research and treatment options for children with these often fatal diseases. They will be broadcasting live for several days without food, only consuming juices.
- How successful was the 2023 Serious Request campaign?
- The 2023 Serious Request campaign raised over 7.5 million euros for the ALS Foundation, significantly exceeding previous years' totals. The return to the Glazen Huis format in 2021 proved very successful after a few years of trying a different fundraising method.
- Where and when will the Glazen Huis event take place?
- The event will take place from December 18th to 24th at the Rodetorenplein in Zwolle, Netherlands. The DJs will live on air for 24 hours a day, taking requests in exchange for donations.
- Which 3FM DJs will be participating in Serious Request 2024?
- 3FM DJs Wijnand Speelman, Sophie Hijlkema, and Barend van Deelen will be returning to the Glazen Huis for Serious Request 2024. This marks the first time the same DJs have participated in consecutive years.
- What organization is the beneficiary of this year's campaign?
- This year's beneficiary is Metakids, an organization dedicated to fighting metabolic diseases. These diseases affect the body's energy balance and can be fatal, particularly for children.