On the evening of Sunday, December 18, the inspiring concert of “TV3 Group Latvija”‘s hottest promotion “Angels over Latvia” was heard from the Town Hall Square, which ended on a truly uplifting note – the impressive figure of 344,989 .03 has so far been donated as part of the promotion. in the amount of EUR, which will give a smile and hope of recovery to at least 135 children across Latvia. The organizers of the campaign would like to thank everyone who has supported “Angels over Latvia” so far!
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“Year after year, we were able to verify the Latvian society’s desire to help those who expect it most. Although the previous year was spent in the shadow of difficult events, we preserved our humanity: the amount of donations is direct proof of this. This is a truly important moment for many families, for many children, to whom our support gives them the possibility of a healthy and happy daily life. And the concert in Rātslaukum was a great opportunity to experience many moving emotions in person and to see the light that comes from supporting fellow human beings,” says Mindaugas Rakauskas, head of media group “TV3 Group Latvija” in Latvia.
So far the campaign has managed to raise €344,989.03, which will go to help at least 63 children with autism spectrum disorders, 25 children with movement disorders, 41 children in need of help in emergency situations, as well as 6 children with neurological diseases. The collection of donations will continue until January 31 with the aim of raising 464,222 euros, which will help 187 children across Latvia.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all who donate and support children even in these very difficult times, knowing that our children have no other country or people to turn to for help. That is why this year it is especially touching to see how many people they see and understand that hundreds of Latvian children also need our strong shoulder and good heart.Yesterday we took a big and important step towards our goal and I believe that by the end of Angels over Latvia on January 31st we will be able to provide help to all 187 children with our joint efforts. Many thanks to the organizers and supporters of the concert, your hard work invested and your hearts are radiating light and hope into this campaign!” Liene Dambiņa, director of the Children’s Hospital Foundation, expresses her gratitude.
The concert was conducted by Kristaps Rasims and Kristīne Garklāva, while the moving atmosphere was created by Intars Busulis with “Dzeguzīte” ensemble, “Citi Zēni” group together with “Kukaiņi” children’s studio, Arstarulsmirus, Aminata, Daumants Kalniņš with Kaspar Zemīti, Rūta Dūduma and Jānis Ķirsis, “Riga Gospel Choir”, Kristīne Prauliņa, group “Sudden Lights”, Agnese Rakovska with Karlini Anna Ārgli, group “DaGamba”, Aija Vītoliņa, Chris Noah, as well as Linda Leen.
As the benefit concert began, a large group of visitors gathered at Rātslaukus, who was addressed by President Egils Levits, noting that Latvians are a very compassionate and supportive nation. “All of us in Latvia think of our children and families who need help. I thank the organizers of this promotion, and above all I thank the donors. Have a beautiful Christmas in every home, in every family!” said E. Levits in the address, who later joined Ms. Andra Levitts in the call center to take donor calls. Valters Krauze, Evelīna Strazdiņa, Andra Levita, Ęirts Ķesteris, Intars Busulis, Mārtiņš Staķis and Samanta Tīna also spoke warmly to donors during the evening.
Similarly, throughout the day, there was a studio of ‘Star FM’ radio in Rātslaukum, from which DJs would talk about what was going on there, but in the evening they would connect to the live broadcast.
“Rimi Latvia” has been a constant partner of the promotion for several years, inviting donations in boxes in shops throughout Latvia, and also offering to purchase special promotional items, part of the purchase amount of which is donated to charity. So far, 80,049.90 euros have been raised in “Rimi Latvia” stores and the company has also donated another 20,000 euros to the campaign.
“In 15 years, “Angels over Latvia” has helped several thousand children, and this year we can do great things together. Anyone can become a doer of good deeds by putting a penny in a penny and donating to Rimi’s donation boxes, by transferring funds to a donation account and supporting in other ways through January 31. May good deeds bring warmth to every home!” wishes Inga Bite, head of external communication of “Rimi Latvia”.
JYSK was also involved in the campaign this year, announcing a donation of 10,000 euros at the end of the concert. Throughout the campaign, they supported the campaign with information and by placing donation boxes in stores.
“We got involved in the “Angels over Latvia” campaign, because we saw that it is a great opportunity to help so many children all over Latvia. We thank the organizers of the campaign, as well as all the donors. Only all of us together can achieve such great things “, encouraged Andrejs Jerkins, Marketing Manager of JYSK in the Baltic States
The charity campaign continues in January, so everyone is welcome to donate and support any children waiting for help.
Everyone is welcome to donate to children through January 31, 2023:
- By calling 90067011 (call cost 1.42 euros, VAT included);
- On the website www.engeliparlatviju.lv;
- On the Children’s Hospital Foundation website www.bsf.lv;
- When buying goods with the special brand “Angels over Latvia” in Rimi stores until January 1;
- In donation boxes in RIMI stores throughout Latvia;
- In donation boxes at JYSK stores across Latvia;
- Donations to the Rimi e-store www.rimi.lv;
- By donating MansRimi savings at Rimi kiosks or on the website www.mansrimi.lv.
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