This year, our beautiful hometown Amsterdam hosted the 50th anniversary edition of the marathon. At this celebratory event, 13 runners joined forces to raise funds for our Thirty Love Foundation.
Two of our group ran the entire marathon: truly a major sport accomplishment. Eleven runners ran half the distance: more than 21KM, not easy at all.
To everyone who contributed – whether through running, cheering, or donating: thank you!
Together, the runners raised more than €2,600. We are incredibly proud and grateful that we received such a big, impactful sum. The entire contribution will fund school fees, educational materials, and tennis programs in 2025 and 2026.
In addition, we will keep sending rackets, balls, and other equipment to our local partners, helping children access the joy and discipline of tennis.We currently support projects in Uganda and Brazil, and remain committed to expanding our impact to more communities around the world.
To all our runners, donors, and supporters: thank you! Through your commitment, time and contribution, we can contribute to a world in which education, tennis lessons and personal development go hand in hand.
Their hard work and efforts to raise the funds will help us continue our mission of making education and tennis more accessible to children in developing countries.
Vincent Dam tot Damloop
Erik Dam tot Damloop
Last year, in 2024, we organized our first running event for Thirty Love at the Dam tot Damloop. For us, these sports events are perfect events to raise awareness for the mission of Thirty Love: sport is a great instrument for personal development and progress. It strengthens confidence, promotes health, and improves concentration in the classroom.
For 2026, we are excited to organize more similar running/sports events where we can raise awareness and funds for the Thirty Love Foundation; stay tuned for more!