More than 20 million euros for children in need
RTL viewers have once again demonstrated their impressive generosity and compassion. In just 24 hours, they donated an amount in the double-digit millions for children in need worldwide. Thomas Rabe, head of the "RTL Foundation", assures that every euro will reach the children without deduction.
Despite global crises and wars, the viewers and partners of the RTL telethon have shown solidarity and cohesion. 20,133,760 euros were raised during the 28th edition of the longest charity program on German television. "Especially in these times, I would like to thank every donor who supported the RTL telethon," said Thomas Rabe, CEO of the "Stiftung RTL - Wir helfen Kindern e.V." foundation. As more and more families in Germany are struggling with great worries and hardships, it is "not a matter of course to stand up for others." Rabe assured that "every euro donated will reach the children in need - without a single cent being deducted".
It was an "RTL donation marathon with many goosebump moments". "Together we are strong - we have shown this in the last 24 hours together with our viewers and partners," said Wolfram Kons. "This donation result makes me very happy, because now we can help so many children in Germany and around the world in the long term. "I say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart and promise that we will show exactly where every euro donated goes throughout the year." Experience has shown that the amount of donations will increase in the coming days due to outstanding incoming payments, he continued.
In addition to the high donation amount, the RTL telethon also set a world record.xy kilometers, instead of the required 4000, were covered on the football course. After 24 hours, Joey Kelly, together with 17 company teams, secured the world record for the longest relay running distance on the football course (24 hours, team) - certified by the REKORD INSTITUT für DEUTSCHLAND (RID).
The international reach of the RTL telethon's success was evident, as donations totalled more than one million Euros from overseas viewers. This year's telethon, the 28th edition, marked a new milestone in raising funds for children, demonstrating the ongoing commitment of RTL viewers and partners. With the raised amount of over 20 million Euros, the "RTL Foundation" can continue its mission to provide support to children in need, both domestically and internationally.
Source: www.ntv.de
