Polish Influencer Raises Over £50 Million in Charity Livestream for Children with Cancer
Introduction
A nine-day digital broadcast hosted by Polish social media personality Piotr Garkowski, known as Łatwogang, has raised more than £50 million to support children diagnosed with cancer.
Main Body
The fundraising event began on April 17 and ended on a Sunday evening, broadcasting from a studio in Warsaw. Throughout the event, the organizers played the song 'I’m still here' on a loop, which was performed by rapper Bedoes 2115 and Maja Mecan, a patient with pediatric cancer. The broadcast included various activities and celebrity appearances, ending with a finale that attracted between 1.4 and 1.5 million simultaneous viewers. Financial donations were boosted by support from famous international athletes and artists. For example, Robert Lewandowski donated over £200,000 and shared promotional content on TikTok, while Iga Świątek contributed over £20,000 and tournament tickets. Other contributors included Coldplay's Chris Martin, who sent a video message, and Olympian Vladimir Semirunniy, who donated a silver medal. Furthermore, several guests shaved their heads to show their support for the cause. In terms of the final results, the campaign far exceeded its original goal of 500,000 złoty, eventually collecting about 257 million złoty (£52.5 million). This amount is a record for YouTube fundraising. The money will go to the Cancer Fighters foundation. Marek Kopysc, the organization's president, emphasized that the funds are specifically for children fighting the disease. Additionally, the organizers promised to list all spending on a public website to ensure transparency.
Conclusion
The event ended with a record-breaking total of approximately £52.5 million for the Cancer Fighters foundation, thanks to the cooperation of many Polish and international celebrities.