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Polish influencer’s nine-day, non-stop live stream raises £50m for cancer charity

Polish influencer’s nine-day, non-stop live stream raises £50m for cancer charity

Summary

A Polish influencer, Piotr Garkowski (Łatwogang), raised over £50 million in a nine-day nonstop live stream for a charity helping children with cancer. The event included celebrity guests, music, and donations, and the money will support the Cancer Fighters foundation.

Key Facts

  • Piotr Garkowski, 23, streamed nonstop for nine days in Warsaw.
  • He played a charity song called “I’m still here” repeatedly, a rap dedicated to children fighting cancer.
  • Many Polish celebrities, athletes, and international stars like Chris Martin joined the stream.
  • Donations included a silver Olympic medal and more than £200,000 from footballer Robert Lewandowski.
  • Tennis champion Iga Świątek donated over £20,000 and Wimbledon tickets.
  • The fundraiser’s goal was £102,000 but raised about £52.5 million instead.
  • Over 1.5 million people watched the finale live on YouTube.
  • All funds will be publicly tracked and donated to support children with cancer and their families.
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