Polish Influencer Raises Over £50 Million for Cancer Charity in Nine-Day Livestream
In Brief
The fundraiser highlights the growing impact of social media campaigns and celebrity involvement in supporting health-related causes.
Key Facts
- A nine-day, non-stop livestream in Poland raised more than £50 million for a cancer charity.
- The event was led by Polish social media influencer Piotr Garkowski, also known as Łatwogang.
- Celebrity guests included musician Chris Martin, tennis player Iga Świątek, and footballer Robert Lewandowski.
- The livestream took place from a studio flat in right-bank Warsaw.
- Garkowski listened to a charity song dedicated to children during the event.
What Happened
Polish influencer Piotr Garkowski hosted a nine-day, non-stop livestream from Warsaw, joined by several celebrities, raising over £50 million for a cancer charity.
Why It Matters
The event demonstrates the potential of digital platforms and influencer-led initiatives to mobilize large-scale charitable donations, especially for health causes.
What's Next
Further details on the allocation of the funds and the charity's planned initiatives may be announced. Similar online fundraising efforts may follow.
Sources
- The Independent — Over £50 million raised for cancer charity after nine-day livestream in Poland(53m ago)
- The Guardian — Polish influencer’s nine-day, non-stop live stream raises £50m for cancer charity(3h ago)
