Children from schools participating in our CPR for Schools programmes have been attending free first aid lessons. The classes are conducted by teachers who not only have learned how to teach CPR and first aid but also receive all teaching aids and materials for free from the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation.
Despite our efforts to lobby to introduce mandatory first aid lessons into the primary school curriculum, we have not yet managed to convince the Ministry of Education to change school curriculum. However, all teachers can use our holographic stickers to show that their pupils have learned first aid. It's a great way of showing appreciation for the kid's involvement in the classes - after all, it is impossible to grade the ability to save someone's life!
Teachers, who implement our CPR for Schools programme in their classrooms can order the stickers on our website. This year 442 teachers have ordered over 38 thousand stickers for their students! So, there are almost 40 thousand young rescuers among us now!
Traditionally, on Fridays just before the Grand Finale fundraiser, the GOCC Foundation hosts a press conference to sum up the preparations for the annual collection. Jurek Owsiak will present all our initiatives, actions, and activities as we prepare to celebrate another edition of the joyous celebration of kindness!
As you already know, we play with everyone and for everyone. What is more, in Warsaw we play in a totally new location! For the first time ever the heart of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity will be beating at the PGE Narodowy meadows.
The fight against sepsis was the main aim of the 31st Grand Finale fundraiser which ended with over PLN 243 million raised. In less than a year, we have organized two Open Tenders to purchase medical equipment for microbiological laboratories across the country.
