Polish influencer's livestream raises over £50m for children's cancer charity
A nine-day non-stop livestream by Polish YouTube star Piotr Hancke, known as Latwogang, raised over 250 million zlotys (£50m) for the Cancer Fighters Foundation (CFF). The stream, broadcast from a flat in Warsaw, ended on Sunday and featured appearances from Coldplay's Chris Martin, former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny, Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal, and Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. Hancke, 23, listened to a charity rap diss track by Polish rapper Bedoes 2115 on loop throughout, which included vocals from a young cancer patient. Martin joined via video call, performing a short tune and apologizing for his Polish. Several guests shaved their heads in solidarity, including Hancke. At one point, 1.4 million viewers watched simultaneously. The total surpassed £52m, more than three times the previous livestream record of €16.1m set by French streamers. CFF pledged public accounting of all funds.
Key facts
- Piotr Hancke (Latwogang) raised over 250 million zlotys (£50m) for Cancer Fighters Foundation.
- The livestream lasted nine days non-stop from a flat in Warsaw.
- Chris Martin, Wojciech Szczęsny, Lamine Yamal, and Robert Lewandowski participated.
- Hancke listened to a charity diss track by Bedoes 2115 on loop.
- Guests including Hancke shaved their heads in support.
- Peak viewership was 1.4 million simultaneous viewers.
- Total raised exceeded £52m, triple the previous livestream record.
- CFF set up a separate website for public accounting of funds.
Entities
Artists
- Piotr Hancke
- Latwogang
- Chris Martin
- Wojciech Szczęsny
- Lamine Yamal
- Robert Lewandowski
- Bedoes 2115
- Marek Kopysc
Institutions
- Cancer Fighters Foundation
- CFF
- YouTube
- Guinness World Records
- PAP
Locations
- Poland
- Warsaw