What is “Dod pieci!”?
The charity marathon “Dod pieci!” is part of the international “Serious Request” project, which organises several charity marathons every year in different European countries. The first glass studio was launched in Utrecht, the Netherlands, before Christmas in 2004, and the first charity marathon in Latvia took place in December 2014.
When and where will “Dod pieci!” take place this year?
The charity marathon “Dod pieci!” will take place from 12 to 18 December of this year. The glass studio of Latvian Radio 5 will be located in Riga, Dome Square.
Who has been helped by “Dod pieci!”?
In 2023, EUR 503 759 was donated, enabling children and young people at risk to break out of adverse environments and build a motivated, safe, mentally and physically healthy future.
In 2022, the "Dod pieci!" charity marathon called for help for Ukrainian refugee children in Latvia. In 2022, EUR 804 384 was raised in donations, the largest amount donated in the history of the "Dod pieci!" charity marathon.
In 2021, the charity marathon "Dod pieci!" highlighted the issue of accessibility for people with functional disabilities, inviting the public to see the everyday lives of people with visual, hearing or mobility impairments. In 2021, EUR 483,346 was raised in donations, the largest amount donated in the history of the “Dod pieci!” charity marathon.
In 2020, the “Dod pieci!” charity marathon raised EUR 407,020 to help victims of domestic violence.
In 2019, donations of EUR 438,197 provided nutritious meals for terminally ill people who can no longer feed themselves, as well as provided other palliative care support therapies.
In 2018, donated funds in the amount of EUR 120,046 through Ziedot.lv and “Plecs” were directed to the creation and implementation of a free young parents support and training programme throughout Latvia.
In 2017, donations of EUR 358,121 provided 35,812 hours of emotional and practical support to “Plecs” families who want to give homes to children from orphanages.
In 2016, EUR 190,910 was donated, which enabled the organisation of 21 psychosocial support camps for oncology patients and their relatives.
In 2015, EUR 135,546 was donated to provide assistance to more than 50 families with children with special needs.
In December 2014, the first “Dod pieci!” charity marathon raised EUR 64,550, providing Christmas presents for more than five thousand poor and lonely elderly people in Latvia.
Donation reports from projects: https://www.ziedot.lv/jaunumi/dod-pieci-parskats-2014-2022-4879
Can I collect donations outside the giving opportunities announced in the charity marathon through “Dod pieci!” branding (e.g., by placing donation boxes)? What are the conditions?
Yes, you can! “Dod pieci!” is a charity marathon, so we welcome every activity that raises donations for the marathon cause.
What are the possibilities for companies to donate and are there tax benefits?
Companies that value social responsibility are invited to conclude a donation agreement with Ziedot.lv. Companies are entitled to an income tax relief. Additional information is available here: https://www.vid.gov.lv/sites/default/files/ziedojumi_uin_27062022_aktualizets_met_mat.pdf.
To enter into a donation agreement, please fill in the application form. If you have any further questions, please contact ziedot@ziedot.lv.
Can you get involved in “Dod pieci!” as a volunteer and help with the charity marathon?
Yes, volunteers are a big part of the “Dod pieci!” charity marathon. We are happy and grateful to the volunteers who want to be part of the “Dod pieci!” team year after year. If you would like to help, please contact: DodPieci@latvijasradio.lv.
Where can I listen to Latvian Radio 5 – Pieci.lv?
The broadcasting frequency of Latvian Radio 5 is 93.1 FM in Riga, 102.1 FM in Liepāja, 100.5 FM in Limbaži, 103.8 FM in Rēzekne, 102.4 FM in Saldus, 89.5 FM in Valmiera and 96.5 FM in Ventspils. Online – https://fm.pieci.lv/
It is also possible to listen to content produced by the Latvian Radio on the Latvian Radio mobile app.
