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Polish Influencer Latwogang Raises £50m for Cancer Charity
The nine-day stream drew 1.5 million viewers at its peak and beat the previous livestream fundraising record, organizers said.
- On Sunday, Polish influencer Piotr Garkowski, known as Aatwogang, concluded a nine-day non-stop livestream in Warsaw that raised over 251 million zloty for children's cancer treatment.
- Inspired by a song featuring rapper Bedoes and cancer patient Maja, Aatwogang determined the stream's duration based on TikTok likes for the fundraising idea.
- Support came from various figures, including Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski and tennis star Iga Swiatek, while brokerage firm XTB donated around 6.3 million zloty.
- Donations surpassed the previous Guinness World Record of $19.5 million set in France, with Cancer Fighters Foundation president Marek Kopysc noting the funds represent "enormous trust" and "huge responsibility."
- At its peak, 1.5 million people watched the stream, and Cancer Fighters launched a dedicated website to provide transparency regarding how the funds will be spent.
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A nine-day livestream in Poland raised over 250 million zlotys ($69 million) for children with cancer, surpassing previous records. Organized by influencer Piotr Hancke, it featured celebrities like Iga Swiatek and Robert Lewandowski. The funds will benefit the Cancer Fighters Foundation, significantly aiding young cancer patients.
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Polish influencer Piotr Garkowski has broken the Guinness World Record for raising the most money during a livestream. For nine days, he streamed the song "I'm Still Here," written by a girl with cancer.
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