Polish TikTok creator–in viral livestream campaign–raises $69M for pediatric cancer care

Patryk Garkowski, a Polish TikTok creator who goes by the handle Latwogang, has raised 251 million zloty ($69 million) through a record-breaking nine-day livestream campaign in support of Cancer Fighters, a Warsaw-based nonprofit supporting children with cancer. The grassroots, influencer-led effort—featuring collaborators and viral audience participation—dramatically surpassed its initial goal of 500,000 zloty ($138,000) and set a new global benchmark for livestream fundraising. Demonstrating the real-world impact of creator-driven philanthropy at scale, the funding will expand access to pediatric cancer care and support services across Poland.