2024-10-21 13:10:57
100 Collection Centres already on board!
Just days after opening registrations, 467 Collection Centres have signed up to participate in the 33rd Grand Finale fundraiser organised by the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, with 100 centres already confirmed! Registration for Collection Centres will remain open until 18 November 2024, and the number of volunteers continues to grow. On 26 January 2025, we will unite to support paediatric oncology and hematology.
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!
2024-08-29 14:40:16
Collection Centres Registration Opens on 16 October!
This is your opportunity to become part of the biggest charitable event in Poland and beyond, helping to raise funds for yet another life-saving cause.
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.
2024-06-04 13:20:00
With the Great Orchestra across continents!
During the 32nd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, an astounding 1,685 Collection Centres joined in, including 100 in 23 countries worldwide! Thanks to the immense dedication of our volunteers, the Orchestra's spirit resonated across 5 continents and even reached both poles! On 28th January, we witnessed an extraordinary global celebration.
2024-05-28 13:02:43
6th International Collection Centres meet-up!
From 23rd to 26th May, in the sunny town of Lloret de Mar, Spain, the 6th International Collection Centres Get-Together took place. This special event brought together nearly 100 representatives from 34 Collection Centres across 13 countries, all united by their dedication to organising the GOCC Grand Finales outside of Poland.
2024-05-14 09:35:00
To the world's ends and beyond!
The Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences jumped on board with the 32nd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity by tossing into the mix the chance to sling your name into the cosmos – well, sort of. They offered up the opportunity to win an engraving on the shell of a photometer set to kick it 1.5 million kilometres from our little blue marble. The winner of the auction was Paweł Orepuk, bidding PLN 10,099.
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.
2024-04-19 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).
2024-03-27 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.
2024-03-21 16:00:00
Join us on March, 27!
On March, 27, the GOCC Foundation will reveal the final result of the 32nd Grand Finale fundraiser! The aim of the collection is to procure medical equipment for all 64 respiratory units nationwide.
2024-02-29 14:43:22
CPR for Schools training resumed!
We have been conducting the educational program CPR for Schools (RUR) since 2006. Over these 18 years, nearly 3 million children have learned basic life-saving skills through the activities of the RUR Programme. We are relaunching the training for teachers and inviting schools from all over Poland to apply!
2024-02-22 15:30:00
The declared result of the fundraiser is in!
The declared amount at the end of the 32nd Grand Finale day was PLN 175,426,813. Today, we have achieved the expected result in our fundraiser's account. However, it is not over yet. We continue to tally the funds. The final result will be revealed on 27 March!
2024-02-14 16:49:06
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
The Valentine’s Day mood got us all. Looking at our Orchestra's red heart today, we think particularly warmly about all our volunteers and supporters! Thanks to you, we have been "playing" for the past 30 years
2024-01-29 16:30:00
Breaking the record of our hearts
The emotions after the 32nd Grand Finale are slowly going down. Jurek Owsiak summarized the latest edition of the Summer Blaze in January during a press conference held at the GOCC Foundation, as is tradition.
2024-01-28 23:58:23
We played together again!
The Great Orchestra played its 32nd Grand Finale! It was an exceptional day. And the declared amount of funds raised during this year's collection exceeded our expectations!
Patience, we are downloading content
