2024-10-16 13:00:00
We’re playing for children’s oncology and hematology!
Exactly 102 days before the 33rd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, Jurek Owsiak announced the medical objective for our upcoming winter fundraiser, during an attempt to break the world record for first aid. On 26 January 2025, we will unite once again to fight childhood cancer!
2024-09-16 09:05:00
GOCC helps in fight against floods
The GOCC is ready to help in response to the natural disaster in the country.
2024-06-12 11:40:00
The GOCC in foreign media
Reflecting on the past few months, we are filled with immense happiness and pride. Together with you, our dedicated volunteers, we have achieved so much. It is equally gratifying to see our efforts recognised beyond Poland’s borders.
2024-04-25 16:21:55
Cultural exchange in check!
Last weekend we managed to complete a project that we have been working on together with the Polish community living in Scotland for several years. The GOCC Foundation has its own tartan! On Sunday, during a special visit to Scotland, Jerzy Owsiak received a brand new kilt.
2024-03-28 15:20:00
Bielany is all in tune!
Almost 350m2 of the GOCC mural adorns the Bielany district! Designed by Jerzy Owsiak, the street wall art decorates the building at Marymoncka 155 in Warsaw.
2024-03-27 12:50:00
We know the final result of the 32nd Grand Finale fundraiser!
It's high time we learned the final result of this year's collection - our Summer Blaze in January! Jurek Owsiak has just announced the final total of the 32nd Grand Finale fundraiser.
2024-01-26 15:50:00
The 32nd Grand Finale - we are ready to go!
Months of preparation, thousands of events around the world and hundreds of thousands of people involved. The 32nd Finale of GOCC is just around the corner! In Warsaw, the Orchestra's heart will be beating the loudest at PGE Narodowy meadows. It is here that Jurek Owsiak summed up preparations for the next edition of the fundraising.
2023-04-30 13:10:11
Telling Teddy Bear’s Tale
Today we observe the World Spank Out Day (No-hitting, no-smacking, no-spanking day for children) promoted by the American EPOCH (End Physical Punishment of Children) organization, annually. It has been 20 years since the GOCC Foundation initiated the Teddy’s Tale – Don’t hurt me, love me! action aimed at raising the awareness among adults and children on the harmful effects of corporal punishments of the underage.
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.
2023-01-27 16:35:00
31st Grand Finale - watch us online!
The 31st Grand Finale is not just about local events or the main concert in Warsaw! Each year we do our best to make it possible for everyone to join our Orchestra from every corner of the Earth!
2023-01-25 16:58:38
The aim of the 31st Grand Finale fundraiser explained
This year’s theme of the GOCC Grand Finale declares a fight with sepsis, a severe life-threatening medical condition. The latest WHO’s research shows that it may be the main cause of deaths in the world.
2022-10-10 12:00:00
The theme of the 31st Grand Finale will be revealed soon!
The main objective of our January fundraiser will be revealed soon. We will learn about the theme of the 31st Grand Finale on 12 October 2022, at 12:00!
2022-03-22 12:23:14
Temporary shelter for refugees in Warsaw
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation has teamed up with the Warsaw city council to establish a temporary shelter for Ukrainians escaping the war in their native country.
2020-03-23 09:54:38
PLN 20 000 000 to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
Our charity allocated PLN 20 000 000 (EUR 4 400 000) to support Polish health agencies fighting coronavirus outbreak. We will donate 50 thousand sets of personal protection equipment, 150 ICU beds, and machine for Covid-19 detection.
2020-03-08 13:00:00
PLN 186 133 610,66 raised in aid of children's medicine!
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity broke yet another fundraising record - bringing a fractured society together in a show of solidarity, friendship, and generosity at the same time. The fundraiser, which is held annually since 1993, is one of the most important social events in the country.
2020-03-07 10:33:11
Grand Finale Result Announcement in Warsaw
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation will announce the result of our annual charity fundraiser in Warsaw.
Patience, we are downloading content
