Polish influencer raises €59 million for cancer treatment.
Piotr Garkowski, a Polish influencer, broke a world record. He raised over €58 million in nine days. The money went to help children with cancer.
Piotr Garkowski, known as Łatwogang, organized a nine-day live stream to collect donations. The stream involved many famous people, including Chris Martin, Iga Świątek, and Robert Lewandowski. The goal was to raise money for a Polish foundation supporting children with cancer. The campaign used a TikTok system, where each like added a second to the stream. Many companies and celebrities supported the effort, helping Garkowski exceed his initial goal.
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Highlights
Record Fundraising Stream
Piotr Garkowski raised over €59 million in a nine-day live stream.
Celebrity Support
The stream included celebrity guests like Chris Martin, Iga Świątek, and Robert Lewandowski.
Significant Donation Amount
Nearly 60 million euros were collected for cancer treatment.
New Streaming Record
This is a new record for live streaming donations in Poland.
TikTok-Based Campaign
The campaign used a TikTok system where likes represented streaming time.
Perspectives
- Piotr Garkowski raised over €59 million for cancer treatment.
- The fundraiser was a nine-day live stream.
- Celebrities supported the charity event.
- The event broke a world record for charity fundraising.