Proceeds from JBR New Year's Concert: ItsME Foundation and Youth Fund Sport & Culture.

The benefit concert, organized in cooperation with Lions Club Bussum Godelinde, had a clear goal this year: to contribute to a hopeful future for young people. Half of the proceeds will go to the ItsME Foundation, the other half to the Youth Fund Sport & Culture.

Music as a driving force for social engagement
The JBR New Year’s Concert has grown into a tradition that brings together music and social engagement. Since 2010, the New Year’s Concert has been performed by the Amsterdam Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with renowned national and international soloists. JBR is the proud title sponsor of this concert.

Every year, the proceeds of the concert are donated to initiatives that make a real impact. "We believe in the power of looking ahead," says Ronald van Rijn, Managing Partner at JBR. "Not only in our strategic advice, but also in our social role as an organization."

ItsME Foundation – For research into meningitis
Floor Püttner and Jur Deitmers accepted the donation on behalf of the ItsME Foundation. The foundation was established by Jur, who suffered two severe bouts of encephalitis in 2017. As a result, he lost all his memories up to the age of 21—including memories of his childhood, family, and studies.
The foundation is committed to:

1. Increased awareness among doctors about brain (membrane) inflammation such as meningitis and encephalitis.
2. Supporting scientific research into these serious conditions.

"Jur Deitmers touches us with his story. His strength and perseverance show how, despite everything, you can keep looking forward. That inspires us to keep an open and standards- and values-free view of the future." explains Ronald van Rijn.

Youth Fund for Sports & Culture – Opportunities for All Children
The Youth Fund for Sports & Culture also received a generous contribution. Carel Asser and Mary Roseboom accepted the check on behalf of the fund, which supports children and young people from low-income families. Thanks to the fund, they can participate in sports or creative classes.

A concrete example of corporate social responsibility
Through this annual initiative, JBR emphasizes its social role as a socially responsible consulting firm. Our partnership with the Lions Club Bussum Godelinde enables us to support projects that align with our core values: a focus on the future, development, and social relevance.

Proceeds for ItsME Foundation, pictured: Floor Püttner, Jur Detmers and Bart van Rossem

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