Polish community to host international charity event in Limerick

LIMERICK is to host a local fundraiser as part of the Polish charity event The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (GOCC) this January.
Since 1993, the event has helped to purchase modern medical equipment and support various initiatives aimed at improving the health of children and seniors in Poland.
Now the Polish community in Limerick are to host their own fundraiser - in Dolans on Sunday, January 26.
Organisers promise there will be performances, dances, concerts, animations, a kid’s zone, food and charity auctions.
“This edition our goal is not only to achieve record-breaking fundraising results but also to show how strong the Polish community in Limerick is. We want to prove what we can accomplish together and how wonderful our culture is. We cordially invite everyone to join us, regardless of nationality. Together we can make a difference!” said Sylwia Włodarczyk, co-organiser of the GOCC event in Limerick.
Every year, in January, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity finale engages millions of people worldwide. Limerick, with its vibrant Polish community, has been actively participating in this campaign for a number of years. Since its launch over 30 years ago, GOCC has helped to purchase over 70,000 pieces of equipment for hospitals.

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The Limerick event on January 26 has reached out in the local community for assistance.
“We are extremely excited to take part in the upcoming 33rd edition of GOCC! The involvement of our scouts from Limerick and Shannon is important for the kids and it’s a beautiful example of how we can bring scouting values to life,” said court troop leader Julia Styka.
January’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity event unites Poles from all over the world and it is expected that 23 countries will participate. Follow Facebook and Instagram (WOŚP / GOCC Limerick) for more information about the Limerick event.