Thousands take part in B92-led humanitarian event

Thousands take part in B92-led humanitarian event

BELGRADE -- A special edition of the Open Heart Street humanitarian campaign on Saturday raised a total of RSD 1,263,733 for children in areas affected by the floods.

The event was held in downtown Belgrade under the slogan, "Flood of Love."

Despite the somewhat chilly weather thousands of people took part in the charity event held in order to collect aid and funds to rebuild schools and kindergartens.

Although it has been almost four months since the May floods, the youngest still need help - the school year has already begun, but many schools and kindergartens have not been repaired.

The event was organized by RDP B92 and the B92 Fund, in association with Atelje 212 Theater, the City of Belgrade, the Belgrade Tourist Organization, and the Municipality of Stari Grad.

Organizers, with the help of volunteers, collected RSD 814,733 from the sale of bracelets with the "#floodoflove" incription.

Elixir Group was the sponsor of the event, while NIS, Danube Foods Group, Telekom and Tehnounion Exim, all contributed as donors, raising almost RSD 450,000.

All proceeds will go toward restoration of kindergarten in four towns - Svilajnac, Obrenovac, Paraćin, and Valjevo.

Citizens also donated schoolbooks for children in the affected areas.

B92 thanks everyone who supported the campaign on Saturday with a donation, or with their presence.

Director of the Fund B92 Veran Matić said he was satisfied with the results, and noted that the Fund will continue to organize similar actions:

"There are those who think that this is a small amount for a great effort, but when we know that this is one...