Number of registered Collection Centres for the 33rd Grand Finale:
1511 Sztabów
2024-10-02 14:25:00

Successful Purchase for Pulmonology: Summary of the 72nd Open Tender

The GOCC Foundation has successfully completed another significant purchase in support of pulmonology, the main focus of the 32nd Grand Finale. Between 30 September and 2 October, the Foundation held the 72nd Ope Tender, leading to the acquisition of vital medical equipment for hospitals across the country.
2024-06-20 17:55:00

We’re off on a shopping spree on Monday!

The 32nd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (GOCC) was dedicated to acquiring equipment for diagnosing, monitoring, and rehabilitating patients in pulmonology wards – catering to both children and adults. Just under five months after the campaign ended, we are ready to make our first purchases of equipment.
2024-05-09 17:05:00

Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmology Day in the GOCC Foundation

On 9th May, we celebrate Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmology Day, a holiday that is particularly significant for our Foundation. Since 2001, our Programme for the Prevention and Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity has been safeguarding the eyesight of our little heroes!
2024-04-19 14:45:00

The first such simulators in the world!

On 17 April 2023, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (GOCC) marked a significant milestone in paediatric ophthalmology purchasing four simulators specifically designed for teaching the examination of children for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
2024-04-10 13:55:22

The CPR training in Szadowo-Młyn is behind us!

Last week, a training course for candidates certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) and applying to become GOCC instructors took place at the Szadowo-Młyn GOCC Training Centre as part of the "CPR for Schools" educational program.
2024-01-23 16:13:46

Ophthalmic Simulation Laboratory opened!

Five days before the 32nd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, we visited the 'Pomnik - Centrum Zdrowia Dziecka' (Children's Memorial Health Institute) to ceremoniously inaugurate the first Ophthalmic Simulation Laboratory in Europe dedicated exclusively to the field of peadiatric ophthalmology.
2023-12-05 18:40:00

PLN 14 million for children's ophthalmology 

On 5 December, we organized the 68th Open Tender dedicated to the aim of the 30th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, i.e. paediatric ophthalmology.
2023-11-16 15:01:56

Honorary degree for Lidia Niedźwiedzka-Owsiak

Lidia Niedźwiedzka-Owsiak, who is the director of the medical division of the GOCC Foundation, was awarded an Honoris Causa at the Poznań University of Medical Sciences. This recognition was given in appreciation of her commitment to upholding the highest standards in healthcare.
2023-11-07 15:19:11

Winning the uneven fight against sepsis

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.
2023-10-24 15:03:00

Post-pandemic lungs - the aim of the 32nd Grand Finale

96 days before the 32nd Grand Finale, during the 67th Open Tender, we have revealed the aim of the upcoming winter fundraiser. This time, the GOCC Foundation will focus on the post-pandemic lung diseases - the raised funds will be used to purchase equipment for children's and adults' respiratory units.
2023-05-24 23:00:00

Equipment for the fight against sepsis

The GOCC Foundation has just completed the three-day-long 66th Open Tender held to buy medical equipment for the fight against sepsis. The Foundation spent a record-breaking amount of PLN 168 million!
2023-05-09 12:20:34

Today we celebrate the Ophthalmology Day

On 9 May in Poland, we celebrate the Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmology Day – a very special date for the GOCC Foundation. Since 2001 we have run the Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity Programme!
2023-04-07 14:47:46

World Health Day 2023!

Today, 7 April, we celebrate the World Health Day! A matter of top priority to our GOCC Foundation. For over 30 years, we have been acting to support the public healthcare system - we purchase medical equipment for hospitals and run nationwide medical programmes. And we strongly encourage you to look after your health every day!
2023-04-04 20:45:00

More equipment for children's eye medicine purchased

On 4 April 2023, the GOCC Foundation held the first Open Tender this year. This time, the equipment was purchased i.a. to support the children's eye medicine. Devices for nearly PLN 17,058,238.40 will be delivered to 75 facilities in 56 cities.
2023-03-02 17:00:00

Our 30th anniversary!

We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of registering our Foundation. Can you believe it? The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation was registered exactly on 2 March 1993.
2023-01-03 10:35:00

It's been 30 years since the 1st Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity!

Three decades went by in a flash! Although it’s 30 years since the first Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, we still remember how a spontaneous charity action turned into a fantastic worldwide initiative!


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