Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity
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Jurek Owsiak, the founder and chairman of the board of the Foundation received an award during the annual Physician's Ball in Chicago. Polish Medical Society decided to honour the work of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity and we're grateful for the appreciation!
This Warsaw hospital is one of the most modern medical centres in the country. Our Foundation supported this children's clinic from the very start, and the overall worth of equipment donated to this hospital amounts to over 18 million PLN!
We took part in a picnic accompanying the Polish Non-Governmental Organizations Forum and got a chance to share our knowledge of first aid and CPR with citizens and tourists ambling along the historic city center.
We always make sure to celebrate European Restart a Heart Day in a special way - we come together to attempt to break another record! Join us on October the 16th. Learn how to become a part of this exciting initiative.
Having seen the scope of destruction hurricanes have wrought in central and northern Poland, we have decided to support first responders on the scene of the natural disaster which struck Poland in August - units of volunteer fire departments.
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Jurek Owsiak, the founder and chairman of the board of the Foundation received an award during the annual Physician's Ball in Chicago. Polish Medical Society decided to honour the work of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity and we're grateful for the appreciation!
This Warsaw hospital is one of the most modern medical centres in the country. Our Foundation supported this children's clinic from the very start, and the overall worth of equipment donated to this hospital amounts to over 18 million PLN!
We took part in a picnic accompanying the Polish Non-Governmental Organizations Forum and got a chance to share our knowledge of first aid and CPR with citizens and tourists ambling along the historic city center.
We always make sure to celebrate European Restart a Heart Day in a special way - we come together to attempt to break another record! Join us on October the 16th. Learn how to become a part of this exciting initiative.
Having seen the scope of destruction hurricanes have wrought in central and northern Poland, we have decided to support first responders on the scene of the natural disaster which struck Poland in August - units of volunteer fire departments.
Over 1.3 million viewers witnessed the goals scored in the charitable 'Great Game' between the teams representing the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation and TVN tv station.
We believe that it was the most joyous game to have been played at the Legia Stadium in Warsaw. Despite the fact that there were two teams competing for the trophy there could be only one winner - Children's Memorial Hospital.
Sunday afternoon will be that of sports extravaganza. Join us at the Legia Municipal Stadium in Warsaw, in front of your TV screen or tune in to the online broadcast to watch the charitable football match between the Foundation and TVN TV station.
If you can't join us to cheer for our team (or maybe you are a TVN die-hard fan) at the Legia Stadium in Warsaw, you can watch the game on TV or follow the match on the Internet as well.
This Sunday we will be playing for a good cause. The team of the Foundation's friends will face against the team representing TVN TV station. Proceeds from the sale of game tickets and text donations will go towards the purchase of a modern ambulance.
On Sunday, September the 3rd we will play in a charity match against the team representing our friends from TVN station.
Woodstock Festival Poland is much more than just an event celebrating music. It is also where we can share our knowledge with our guests - festival goers can take a quick and effective course to learn CPR with us.
Almost 2000 people registered to give blood during Woodstock Festival Poland, and as a result, 1576 people have donated 709 litres of blood. Thank you, everyone, for coming to see us and deciding to share this gift of life!
Another day has flown by at Woodstock Festival Poland. Let's take a look at what went on at the Most Beautiful Festival in the World!
Health and Safety at Woodstock Festival Poland are of utmost importance for us, and that's why we keep improving tweaking and perfecting the work of our wonderful festival volunteers. The members of the Peace Patrol are there to help you!
Woodstock Festival Poland is a family friendly event. We encourage you to follow a few simple rules to make your time at the festival as fun and safe for your family as possible.
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Jurek Owsiak, the founder and chairman of the board of the Foundation received an award during the annual Physician's Ball in Chicago. Polish Medical Society decided to honour the work of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity and we're grateful for the appreciation!
Having seen the scope of destruction hurricanes have wrought in central and northern Poland, we have decided to support first responders on the scene of the natural disaster which struck Poland in August - units of volunteer fire departments.
Almost 2000 people registered to give blood during Woodstock Festival Poland, and as a result, 1576 people have donated 709 litres of blood. Thank you, everyone, for coming to see us and deciding to share this gift of life!
Jerzy Owsiak, the promoter of Woodstock Festival Poland and chairman of the Board of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation responds to the interview given by the Minister of the Interior and Administration regarding the safety at Woodstock Festival Poland.
The GOCC Foundation has officially launched a new medical programme which aims to treat bone defects and provide the equipment necessary for bone extension treatment.
Thank you is the only word we have on our minds today - thank you for your boundless support, your positive energy and enthusiasm you so generously shared with us in this quarter of a century!
We can now reveal the final result of our anniversary fundraiser - the moment we have been gearing up for since we have revealed the estimated sum on the day of the Grand Finale.
Tune in to watch as we reveal the result of the 25th Grand Finale fundraiser. The preliminary estimated amount announced on the day of the Grand Finale was 62 418 767 PLN. Did we set a new record?
Natalia is a cutie. She is 2 years old, a very curious and active little girl. Looking at her smile and hearing her laugh it is difficult to imagine the hardships she went through...
It's that time of the year - when the tax man cometh. You can now do something good while doing your taxes - support hospices with 1% of your tax.
We woke up to find out that our nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize has been been successfully submitted to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee.
12 days ago, on the night of Janurary the 15th we have estimated, based on the reports of preliminary sums made by the Collection Centres and based on the results of on-line donations, that we have raised 62 418 767 PLN. Today, we have surpassed this amount and we keep counting!
Danusia has been struggling with diabetes since she has been three years old. She was one of the first little patients to receive a personal insulin pump from the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation.
This year's edition of the largest charity initiative in Poland holds a new record when it comes to donations made online. We have some latest updates from the online payments provides PayU. Check them out!
Pekao S.A. has offered invaluable support to the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation since 1999, serving as official banker during the Grand Finale fundraiser.
Musicians support Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity just by participating. They play for free, and we believe out of love. Love of both music and ideals of GOCC.
Medical
Jurek Owsiak, the founder and chairman of the board of the Foundation received an award during the annual Physician's Ball in Chicago. Polish Medical Society decided to honour the work of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity and we're grateful for the appreciation!
This Warsaw hospital is one of the most modern medical centres in the country. Our Foundation supported this children's clinic from the very start, and the overall worth of equipment donated to this hospital amounts to over 18 million PLN!
Health and Safety at Woodstock Festival Poland are of utmost importance for us, and that's why we keep improving tweaking and perfecting the work of our wonderful festival volunteers. The members of the Peace Patrol are there to help you!
We decided to support Teaching Hospital in Kraków and answer their plea for a modern emergency vehicle.
In just two days we have managed to 854 pieces of equipment for 145 different medical facilities. The worth of devices we bought amounts to almost 27 million PLN!
We are buying equipment for geriatrics at a unique - for Polish medicine - process of an Open Tender. This time we aimed to purchase equipment for geriatric and long-term care units and wards.
medical equipment, what else! We commenced our shopping for equipment for geriatrics and paediatric wards. The Open Tender will take 2 days, as it involves equipment presentations, questions from the panel of experts and negotiations with the vendors.
We have paid a visit to the sunny Częstochowa to personally present our gift to the long-term care nursing home for children.
The award, granted for the 10th time to the exceptional initiatives in the field of medicine. We are delighted to have been chosen to receive this award for our contribution to the development of public medicine in Poland.
The GOCC Foundation has officially launched a new medical programme which aims to treat bone defects and provide the equipment necessary for bone extension treatment.
The Foundation has been supporting public medicine in Poland for 25 years, purchasing over 36 thousand pieces of equipment. The estimated worth of this equipment amounts to 720 000 000 PLN.
You can calculate your tax return and support charitable initiatives in the same time! How can you donate via your tax? Fill in the appropriate form with our National Court Register ID: KRS 0000030897 and name us as the beneficiary of 1% of your tax.
The adorable little rascal was born in 28th week of pregnancy. His mum remembers that the boy was so tiny she could fit him in the palm of her hand...but look at him now!
Natalia is a cutie. She is 2 years old, a very curious and active little girl. Looking at her smile and hearing her laugh it is difficult to imagine the hardships she went through...
It's that time of the year - when the tax man cometh. You can now do something good while doing your taxes - support hospices with 1% of your tax.
Devices, gifted by companies featured during the telethon on the day of the Grand Finale, have been just delivered to a children's hospital in Łódź.
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Jurek Owsiak, the founder and chairman of the board of the Foundation received an award during the annual Physician's Ball in Chicago. Polish Medical Society decided to honour the work of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity and we're grateful for the appreciation!
This Warsaw hospital is one of the most modern medical centres in the country. Our Foundation supported this children's clinic from the very start, and the overall worth of equipment donated to this hospital amounts to over 18 million PLN!
We believe that it was the most joyous game to have been played at the Legia Stadium in Warsaw. Despite the fact that there were two teams competing for the trophy there could be only one winner - Children's Memorial Hospital.
If you can't join us to cheer for our team (or maybe you are a TVN die-hard fan) at the Legia Stadium in Warsaw, you can watch the game on TV or follow the match on the Internet as well.
This Sunday we will be playing for a good cause. The team of the Foundation's friends will face against the team representing TVN TV station. Proceeds from the sale of game tickets and text donations will go towards the purchase of a modern ambulance.
On Sunday, September the 3rd we will play in a charity match against the team representing our friends from TVN station.
Oh, we do like be beside the seaside, we do like to be beside the sea! Especially when we can share our first aid knowledge with kids in such beautiful scenery! Join us and our friends from Wolksvagen in Kołobrzeg this summer to learn CPR.
We decided to support Teaching Hospital in Kraków and answer their plea for a modern emergency vehicle.
Representatives from ten countries met in Brussels last weekend to discuss their experiences and share their knowledge and know-how about how it is to run and organise a Grand Finale fundraiser abroad!
This year our charitable Orchestra has played globally - taking our initiative to Japan, China, Georgia, all over Europe and fundraising for Polish medicine in the Americas. We decided to get together with the representatives of 10 international Collection Centres in Brussels over this weekend.
Our instructors travelled north to conduct first aid course for teachers, who aim to take part in our educational programmes for primary schools.
We have paid a visit to the sunny Częstochowa to personally present our gift to the long-term care nursing home for children.
The representatives of the Foundation, board members Lidia and Jurek Owsiak have stopped by the neonatological ward in Ostrów Wielkopolski and then paid a visit to the special needs school located nearby.
We received almost 50 handmade games from the schools, which qualified for II round of our CPR for Schools Competition. Now we can reveal the winners who will take part in the final in Warsaw!
Our certified first aid instructors will travel to Lubuskie province to conduct workshops for primary school teachers!
Joasia is just 8 years old. She was home alone when the fire broke out. She dialled 112 and thanks to her quick thinking no-one was hurt.
