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Polish Influencer's Nine-Day Livestream Sets Global Charity Record, Raising Over 250 Million Zlotys for Children with Cancer
4/27/2026, 9:49:31 PM
Record-Breaking Livestream Sets New Global Benchmark
A nine-day, non-stop livestream broadcast from a Warsaw flat ran from 17 April to 26 April 2026. The event raised over 250 million zlotys (about $69 million or £50 million) for the Cancer Fighters Foundation. At its peak, 1.4–1.5 million viewers watched simultaneously, breaking Polish viewership records. The total exceeds the previous Guinness World Record of $19.5 million (?€16 million) set by French streamers in 2025.
Background and Inspiration
The stream was built around the charity song “I’m still here,” recorded by rapper Bedoes 2115 with 11-year-old cancer patient Maja Mecan. Influencer Piotr Garkowski, known online as Latwogang, pledged to stream for as many seconds as his TikTok post received likes, turning each like into one second of broadcast. The original fundraising target was 500,000 zlotys.
Key Figures and Celebrity Support
- Piotr Garkowski (Latwogang) – host and initiator.
- Cancer Fighters Foundation (CFF) – beneficiary.
- Bedoes 2115 & Maja Mecan – creators of the anthem.
- Celebrities: Chris Martin (Coldplay), Robert Lewandowski, Anna Lewandowska, Dawid Podsiadlo, Cezary Pazura, Wojciech Szczesny, Lamine Yamal, Vladimir Semirunniy, Iga Swiatek.
- Corporate donors: XTB (?6.3 million zlotys) and Zen.com (?5.6 million zlotys).
Official Statements and Responses
Marek Kopysc, president of the Cancer Fighters Foundation, said the organization aims to help children battling cancer and described the effort as reaching for the stars. The foundation pledged full public accounting of the donations on a dedicated website, describing the amount as a great opportunity that carries massive responsibility. Latwogang called the campaign a miracle and urged media to stress that cancer is not a death sentence.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
Sources differ on the final total: figures range from 250 million to 257 million zlotys. Currency conversions vary between $69 million, £50 million, and €59 million. Simultaneous viewership is reported as both 1.4 million and 1.5 million. The Guinness record cited is $19.5 million, €16.6 million, or €16.1 million. No source details the precise allocation of funds among treatment, equipment, or support services.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We're reaching for the stars, reaching for space, to help those who need it most, the innocent children who fight the hardest battles every day.” — Marek Kopysc, President, Cancer Fighters Foundation
- “Sorry for my Polish!” — Chris Martin, Frontman, Coldplay
- “We ask the media … to publicise the fundraiser and the awareness that cancer is not a death sentence. Because that is all we care about,” — Piotr Garkowski, Latwogang
- “Because that is all we care about,” they added.” — Latwogang and Bedoes 2115, Organizers
Impact and Future Plans
The fundraiser illustrates how livestream platforms and celebrity participation can mobilise unprecedented private donations, setting a new benchmark for digital charity events. The dedicated transparency website will let donors track spending, aiming to ensure accountability. Funds are earmarked to support pediatric cancer patients and their families with treatment costs, medical equipment, and logistical assistance, potentially shaping future fundraising models in Poland and internationally.
