Polish Influencer Breaks Fundraising Record with 9-Day Livestream for Cancer Charity
9-Day, 24/7: Polish Influencer Raises 50 Million Pounds In Record-Breaking Livestream For Cancer Charity
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Polish influencer Piotr Hancke, known as Latwogang, raised over 50 million pounds for the Cancer Fighters Foundation during a nine-day livestream that ended on April 26. The event, sparked by a viral diss track against cancer, featured celebrity appearances and live dares, significantly exceeding its initial goal of 500,000 PLN (around 102,000 pounds).
- 01Piotr Hancke raised over 50 million pounds for cancer charity in a nine-day livestream.
- 02The event was inspired by a viral diss track titled 'Ciągle tutaj jestem' by rapper Bedoes 2115 and 11-year-old Maja Mecan.
- 03Celebrities including Robert Lewandowski and Iga Świątek participated, boosting donations.
- 04The livestream featured entertaining dares, including head shaving and on-camera tattoos.
- 05The funds raised will support medical treatment for children with cancer across Poland.
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Polish influencer Piotr Hancke, popularly known as Latwogang, has set a new Guinness World Record by raising over 50 million pounds for the Cancer Fighters Foundation during a nine-day nonstop livestream that concluded on April 26. The initiative was inspired by a viral diss track titled 'Ciągle tutaj jestem' ('I'm Still Here'), performed by rapper Bedoes 2115 and 11-year-old Maja Mecan, who is battling leukemia for the third time. The livestream, held from Hancke's apartment in Warsaw, featured a charity song dedicated to children with cancer, played on loop while Hancke engaged in entertaining dares and welcomed celebrity guests. The event attracted significant attention, with over 767,000 likes on TikTok prompting Hancke to commit to a staggering 216 hours of streaming. Notable participants included football stars Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczęsny, as well as musician Chris Martin from Coldplay and Polish singer Doda. The fundraiser far surpassed its initial target of 500,000 PLN (approximately 102,000 pounds), with the funds allocated for medical treatment and support for children with cancer throughout Poland. Hancke and Bedoes 2115 expressed gratitude to supporters on Instagram, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness that cancer is not a death sentence.
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The funds raised will significantly enhance medical treatment and support services for children with cancer in Poland, providing essential resources for families affected by the disease.
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