23-Year-Old’s 9-Day Live Stream Raises Over $68 Million For Children Fighting Cancer

April 28, 2026

What began as a simple fundraising goal turned into a nationwide movement of hope in Poland, as a 23-year-old streamer spent nine straight days online and helped raise more than 250 million zlotys, or about $68 million USD, for children battling cancer, shattering a world fundraising record in the process.

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Piotr Hancke, better known online as Łatwogang, launched the livestream after being inspired by a powerful song created to support young cancer patients. The original goal was modest: raise 500,000 zlotys (130,000 $USD) for the Cancer Fighters Foundation. Instead, millions of people rallied behind the cause, helping push donations past 250 million zlotys, or more than $68 million.

The marathon livestream lasted nine nonstop days from a small flat in Warsaw. Its length was decided in an unusual way. Łatwogang promised that every like on one of his TikTok posts would equal one second of streaming time. The post exploded with engagement, resulting in enough likes to keep him live for more than a week straight.

Throughout the stream, he repeatedly played the emotional song “I’m Still Here,” recorded by Polish rapper Bedoes 2115 alongside 11-year-old cancer patient Maja Mecan. Written as a rap diss track aimed at cancer itself, the song became an anthem of resilience.

“If you suffer from cancer just like me, this song is for you,” Maja says in the track. “I’m still here... and I’m not going anywhere.”

As the livestream gained momentum, celebrities, athletes, and entertainers joined the effort. Chris Martin of Coldplay appeared in a video call and even performed a short improvised song while joking about his Polish pronunciation.

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Football stars also joined in.

Robert Lewandowski shared a dance video to the song and reportedly donated more than £200,000. Former Arsenal F.C. goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny recorded a support video alongside rising Spanish football star Lamine Yamal. Tennis champion Iga Świątek also contributed by donating money and Wimbledon tickets for supporters.

Several guests shaved their heads during the stream in solidarity with children undergoing cancer treatment, and Łatwogang did the same.

At the event’s peak, more than 1.5 million viewers were watching simultaneously as the fundraiser came to an emotional close with cancer patients joining the livestream finale.

The total raised smashed the previous livestream fundraising world record, previously set by French streamers last year.

Despite the staggering amount collected, organizers say the focus remains on helping families facing unimaginable challenges. The Cancer Fighters Foundation has pledged full transparency and said every donation will be publicly accounted for through a dedicated website.

After the stream ended, Łatwogang and Bedoes thanked supporters for what they called a countrywide act of compassion.

“We ask the media to publicize the fundraiser and the awareness that cancer is not a death sentence,” they said. “Because that is all we care about.”