French Streamers shatter Records, Raising Over €11.5 Million for Charity in ZEvent Marathon
Montpellier, France – The 9th annual ZEvent, France’s largest online charity livestream, concluded Sunday night having spectacularly surpassed its fundraising goals, collecting over €11.5 million (approximately $12.3 million USD) for a selection of impactful non-profit organizations. The event, which ran for over 24 hours, culminated in a jubilant atmosphere at the Corum in Montpellier.
Nearly 300 streamers participated in the marathon, with 40 broadcasting live from a dedicated space at the Palais des Congrès and over 250 joining remotely. The ZEvent has become a cornerstone of charitable giving in France, leveraging the power of the gaming and online communities to support vital causes.
This year’s event was packed with engaging content designed to encourage donations. Streamers participated in a variety of challenges, including donning elaborate disguises, engaging in pleasant boxing matches, demonstrating culinary skills with live cooking segments, and belting out tunes in karaoke sessions. Throughout the broadcast, a constant stream of gratitude was expressed to donors, with shout-outs echoing for contributions both large and small.
One especially memorable moment saw samuel Etienne, host of the popular French game show “Questions for a Champion,” receive a back tattoo live on camera as a donation incentive.
By 8:30 p.m. local time, organizers announced the €10 million milestone had been reached, triggering a celebratory shower of confetti as streamers dove into a ball pit. The final fundraising total will be even higher, as it doesn’t yet include revenue from the official ZEvent merchandise store.
The ZEvent builds on its previous successes; last year’s edition raised over €10 million for organizations working to combat precarity. This year’s beneficiaries have yet to be fully disclosed, but the funds will undoubtedly provide significant support to those in need.[Embed: ZEvent in 5 Figures -[Embed:ZEventin5Figures-
[Embed:ZEventin5Figures-Use the iframe code provided in the source]The zevent’s continued success demonstrates the growing power of online communities to drive positive social change and highlights the generosity of the gaming world.
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