Dear friends
We are incredibly touched by your show of support, for which we would like to thank each of you individually. However, we feel that it is the family and friends of Paweł Adamowicz who need support and who need to feel that they are not alone facing this tragedy,
Declared amount collected during 27th Finale of GOCC
Our excitement still isn’t over, we’re not done with the our actions, however, we can provide you with the information on the declared amount collected during 27th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.
Declared amount higher than last year's!
This is real magic! 27th GOCC Finale has taken over the world!
Jerzy Owsiak's Statement 13.01.2019
The chairman of the board of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation has issued a statement regarding an incident which took place during a fundraising event in Gdańsk.
We have one BILLION!
It's unbelievable! We are overwhelmed and awed by your support!
Fresh News
Dear friends
We are incredibly touched by your show of support, for which we would like to thank each of you individually. However, we feel that it is the family and friends of Paweł Adamowicz who need support and who need to feel that they are not alone facing this tragedy,
Declared amount collected during 27th Finale of GOCC
Our excitement still isn’t over, we’re not done with the our actions, however, we can provide you with the information on the declared amount collected during 27th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.
Declared amount higher than last year's!
This is real magic! 27th GOCC Finale has taken over the world!
Jerzy Owsiak's Statement 13.01.2019
The chairman of the board of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation has issued a statement regarding an incident which took place during a fundraising event in Gdańsk.
We have one BILLION!
It's unbelievable! We are overwhelmed and awed by your support!
How to support GOCC?
We play from the early morning! Wondering how can you still support 27th Grand Finale?
27th Grand Finale all over the world
The GOCC fever has covered the whole world, we play from Japan to both Americas. You can even donate to the Collection Box in the Pole!
We have started the 27th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity!
It’s official! We have just started the most beautiful day of the year, the 27th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity.
Support GOCC without leaving your home
Today, on January 13th 2019, 27th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity commences all around the world!
How to watch 27th Grand Finale live?
So much is happening during 27th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, not only in various cities in Poland, but around the world! Take a look at our live brodcasts of what’s going on in Warsaw!
We've already set a new record!
The biggest non-governmental organization in Poland begins a day of fundraising with a record sum of money already in their account - 11 000 000 PLN raised before the fundraiser began!
How to support the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity?
27th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity will take place on January 13th 2019. You wish to support us, but you're not sure how? Here are some hints.
How to recognize our volunteer?
Today and tomorrow you might meet our brave volunteers who will be raising money for modern equipment for Polish children's hospitals. Do you know how to tell that they are "playing" with our Orchestra?
What is the aim of GOCC collection this year?
Cheerful smiles, lots of music and strong emotions. We have just started the 27th Grand Finale, you can see hundreds of our volunteers on the streets raising money. But do you know what is the aim of this years collection?
Preliminary financial report of the 26th Grand Finale
We raise huge sums of money and we make sure to account for the money we spend on medical equipment and medical initiatives diligently. We aim to be a transparent and we publish preliminary and final financial reports online.
Can my company volunteer?
Your business can make a serious contribution to the organization of the biggest charitable fundraiser held in Poland. You can use crowdfunding platforms and social media to pitch in and help us change the conditions at public hospitals in Poland.
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We have one BILLION!
It's unbelievable! We are overwhelmed and awed by your support!
Preliminary financial report of the 26th Grand Finale
We raise huge sums of money and we make sure to account for the money we spend on medical equipment and medical initiatives diligently. We aim to be a transparent and we publish preliminary and final financial reports online.
We need you...
... because you make it all happen! Show yourself and send us greetings and tell us about your experience or just say hello!
The best charitable auctions
It's the second week running since the Allegro charitable platform has been launched. We have selected some of the most interesting lots and items listed in aid of our charity.
New ambulance for Kraszewo
Children living in Kraszewo medical facility and hospice know how it is to take each day as it comes. We, on the other hand, know that we are obliged to provide the dedicated staff at the nursing care centre with top quality equipment.
Fighting cancer together!
Doctors and researchers agree that early diagnosis considerably increases the chances of successful cancer treatment. Inspired by the work done in the Regional Center for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Zduńska Wola, we want to help establish more similar medical facilities across the country!
5 Easy Ways How to Become a Great Volunteer
Everyone can volunteer with the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation, and we have 5 tips on how to make your experience fundraising for our charity memorable and pleasant.
45 000 000 PLN for neonatal wards
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has purchased nearly 3 000 pieces of state-of-the-art medical equipment for neonatal units across the country. The charity has bought this equipment for 45.542.821,39 PLN (over 10 000 000 EUR).
Preliminary financial report of the 25th Grand Finale
We always make sure to account for the funds raised at the annual public charitable collection. Our accounting period takes up to year and a half, so we can now publish the preliminary account of the purchases made during the 25th edition of Grand Finale.
We have a new record!
It's official! We have set a new record in most people taking part in a simultaneous CPR session. We celebrated Global Restart a Heart Day together with over a hundred thousand people!
How to establish a Collection Centre?
As the biggest charitable initiative in Poland draws near a lot of you will be wondering how to play your part in the Grand Finale fundraiser. Read on to find out how to establish a Collection Centre and hold your local fundraiser in aid of our common goal!
GOCC wins Gold Effie 2018
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has been awarded during Effie Poland Gala. We received two beautiful statuettes - one for our cooperation with partners and second for 26th Grand Finale fundraiser, which has set a new record - 126 000 000 PLN raised in aid of medicine!
Equipment for Mountain Search & Rescue
Our charity supports Polish Mountain Volunteer Search & Rescue teams! This time we donated 72 fully equipped "rescue backpacks" and professional paramedic bags worth over 500 000 PLN!
Grand Finale objective - revealed!
Because helping is child's play. Next year our charitable collection will be held in aid of specialist children's hospitals. Are you ready to play with us?
Maurycy - boy hero from Ursynów
The 12-year old has shown he has what it takes to become a real hero by helping a senior citizen. The boy learned first aid during CPR for Schools lessons at his primary school!
GOCC receives European Citizen's Prize
The members of the Board of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation received European Citizen's Prize in the European Parliament. We have been honoured to receive the award alongside three other Polish NGOs: Polish-Jewish Forum and Alicja Szatkowska.
Medical
What is the aim of GOCC collection this year?
Cheerful smiles, lots of music and strong emotions. We have just started the 27th Grand Finale, you can see hundreds of our volunteers on the streets raising money. But do you know what is the aim of this years collection?
Ambulance for Białystok children's hospital
We are overjoyed to have been able to donate a modern, fully equipped ambulance to children's hospital in Białystok. The vehicle, worth over 500 000 PLN will serve the hospital which treats over 20 000 patients annually.
New ambulance for Kraszewo
Children living in Kraszewo medical facility and hospice know how it is to take each day as it comes. We, on the other hand, know that we are obliged to provide the dedicated staff at the nursing care centre with top quality equipment.
Fighting cancer together!
Doctors and researchers agree that early diagnosis considerably increases the chances of successful cancer treatment. Inspired by the work done in the Regional Center for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Zduńska Wola, we want to help establish more similar medical facilities across the country!
45 000 000 PLN for neonatal wards
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has purchased nearly 3 000 pieces of state-of-the-art medical equipment for neonatal units across the country. The charity has bought this equipment for 45.542.821,39 PLN (over 10 000 000 EUR).
Biggest shopping yet!
We have begun the biggest shopping for medical equipment in the history of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation. We intend to purchase 2818 pieces of equipment!
Equipment for Mountain Search & Rescue
Our charity supports Polish Mountain Volunteer Search & Rescue teams! This time we donated 72 fully equipped "rescue backpacks" and professional paramedic bags worth over 500 000 PLN!
Supporting disabled
In the light of the recent events, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation made a decision to expand the programme providing rehabilitation equipment for disabled people. The charity will increase the sum and scope of its activity in the area of personal help.
Almost 5 000 pieces of equipment!
During the 50th Open Tender, we have signed contracts to purchase almost 5 000 pieces of different equipment. Medical experts purchased equipment for paediatric and neonatal units as well as pull-down beds and recliners for parents, who stay by their children's side.
50th Open Tender for medical equipment
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation buys equipment by means of an open tender procedure in order to negotiate the best prices and service period for the medical devices. This time we buy equipment for paediatric units and beds and recliners for parents.
New abulance for a Krakow hospital
The representatives of the Foundation, Jurek and Lidia have officially donated the fully-equipped ambulance to University Children's Hospital in Kraków. The emergency vehicle is worth nearly 600 thousand PLN.
Bone densitometry scanner for geriatrics
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation has donated a bone densitometry scanner to W. Orłowski Hospital. The device has been purchased with the funds bequeathed to the Foundation by the famous actress, Nina Andrycz.
Ambulance for Memorial Children's Hospital
Just in time for the holidays - together with our friends from TVN Foundation we have officially donated state-of-the-art ambulance purchased with the money raised during our charitable football game to the medical director of the Memorial Children's Hospital.
Treatment with Love campaign
Learn more about the motivation behind our new awareness campaign and what steps we are taking to tangibly improve the conditions in which parents and guardians stay at hospitals with their children.
Open letter to children's hospitals
Jurek Owsiak, the Chairman of the Board of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation addresses the paediatric hospital directors in a plea to improve the conditions in which parents stay at the hospitals when they accompany their children.
25 million PLN for paediatrics
As a result of 49th Open Tender, the Foundation's experts decided to buy equipment for 25 million PLN. We have purchased 3 148 pieces of different equipment for paediatric wards.
Regional
Ambulance for Białystok children's hospital
We are overjoyed to have been able to donate a modern, fully equipped ambulance to children's hospital in Białystok. The vehicle, worth over 500 000 PLN will serve the hospital which treats over 20 000 patients annually.
Fighting cancer together!
Doctors and researchers agree that early diagnosis considerably increases the chances of successful cancer treatment. Inspired by the work done in the Regional Center for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Zduńska Wola, we want to help establish more similar medical facilities across the country!
45 000 000 PLN for neonatal wards
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has purchased nearly 3 000 pieces of state-of-the-art medical equipment for neonatal units across the country. The charity has bought this equipment for 45.542.821,39 PLN (over 10 000 000 EUR).
Meet the players!
Wondering who will be facing off with the team from TVN during the game on September the 9th? Watch the video to meet the players representing the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation!
Almost 5 000 pieces of equipment!
During the 50th Open Tender, we have signed contracts to purchase almost 5 000 pieces of different equipment. Medical experts purchased equipment for paediatric and neonatal units as well as pull-down beds and recliners for parents, who stay by their children's side.
Jerzy Owsiak is the most admired Pole!
Founder, chairman of the board and a long-term volunteer of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation has been named the most admired public figure in Poland by the YouGov ranking for 2018.
New abulance for a Krakow hospital
The representatives of the Foundation, Jurek and Lidia have officially donated the fully-equipped ambulance to University Children's Hospital in Kraków. The emergency vehicle is worth nearly 600 thousand PLN.
First aid training in Kalisz
CPR for Schools instructors arrived in Kalisz to show primary school teachers how to present first aid knowledge to their young pupils.
A success in Munich
First Grand Finale in Munich, Germany will go down in history as a resounding success for the charity and volunteers have collected €16. 000!
Beautiful day in Wellington (NZ) to collect funds!
Armed in hats, sunscreens and water bottles, our colleagues from New Zealand held the fort! Thanks! You rock!
Grand Finale in Toruń
The team from the Collection Centre in Toruń invites you to take part in the weekend activities and events at the historic Fort IV in Toruń.
Hornsund - GOCC in the Arctic
Gadgets from the edges of the world from Polish Polar Station on Svalbard! Handmade and one-of-a-kind souvenirs from the team of researchers and scientists.
Orchestra plays in China
The Orchestra will be 'playing' to help neonatological wards on January the 14th, but the Roan band decided to kick-start our charitable collection the only way they can - rock'n'roll style and take the charity on a tour of China.
Polish music in Rotterdam
The Collection Centre based in Rotterdam invites everyone to enjoy some great music from Poland.
Ørganek to play in Dublin
Ørganek will be playing in Dublin to support the efforts of the Grand Finale charitable collection in January next year!
Volunteer in Kraków
The Collection Centre in Krakow has launched a process for drafting Grand Finale volunteers! Check how you can join their team below and find out about their unique charitable auctions below.
