Taking the party online
Fundraisers Jon and Hannah are sharing their love of Bruce Springsteen with fans across the world by hosting a 24-hour online DJ set playing Springsteen songs only.
Husband and wife team, Jon and Hannah of popular Springsteen blog, Burgers & Bruce, run Bruce Springsteen club nights across the country. As Covid-19 forced them to cancel their future events, the duo moved their club nights online. Thanks to his job as a DJ, Jon could still make the experience feel authentic by using his mirror ball and a haze machine.
After the first couple of online club nights, Jon joked to Hannah that they should hold a 24-hour DJ set. The set would honour Springsteen’s well-known marathon performances. Hannah took Jon at his word and suggested they raise money for charity at the same time.
They decided to support Barts Charity as Jon’s sister is an NHS doctor at Newham Hospital, working on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Instead of selling tickets, they asked fans to donate to their fundraising page to support those affected by the Covid-19. Jon and Hannah hoped their fundraising could support all Barts Health staff.
Last year's Springsteen-athon, pre-pandemic
Taking the party online
On the night, Jon and Hannah will be taking requests to help raise extra money:
- £30 will get a shout out for one of the fans
- £300 will help a fan propose to their partner live on air.
No fans have taken up the proposal offer just yet, but we sure hope it happens on the night. Watch this space.
Jon says, “What better way to propose to your significant other than via The Boss’s music. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time until we get our first engagement donation. Regardless, we are both super-excited and terrified at the prospect of DJing Bruce for 24 hours straight. Hopefully we’ll raise a good amount of money for a charity that is so dear to our hearts.”
The Bruce Springsteen-athon is taking place on Saturday 2 May 2020 from 1pm and you can join by going to the Hungry Hearts website.
Thank you Jon and Hannah.
Want to host your own fundraising event to support? Whether it’s a club night, singing competition, bake-off with colleagues or hosting a fun run, there are so many ways you can fundraise to support us.