Once again, Sokołów S.A. played together with WOŚP (the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity)
63 participants of the Sokołów “Deal with Diabetes” run, over 30 litres of blood donated, 74 new people in a database of potential bone marrow donors, over PLN 90,000 collected in Sokołów Podlaski and PLN 96,000 donated in Jarosław — the 26th Final of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity turned out to be another great success.
“To level the playing field in the treatment of new-borns” was the motto this year's donors rallied behind. They joined together to have fun and collect as much money as possible to help save the lives of the youngest children. Sokołów S.A. provided its support once again, actively participating in organisation of the Final in Sokołów Podlaski, Jarosław and on Warsaw’s Parade Square.
The Final in Sokołów Podlaski began with the annual “Deal with Diabates” run which fits perfectly into a health-promoting philosophy of Sokołów S.A. Among other things, the company provided reflective t-shirts, gadgets and snacks for all participants of the 5th jubilee run. Additionally, the best runners received special awards. Sokołów has also created a unique kitchen stand, where throughout the day the Chef, assisted by the Marketing Department staff, prepared meals for the donors and volunteers. There were over 400 meals served. There were also other things happening this day. One of them — the great blood donation — managed to collect over 30 litres of blood. Thanks to the active help of Sokołów philanthropists, 74 new people were entered into the blood marrow donors’ database.
Sokołów S.A. has also marked its presence during an auction. The company CEO Bogusław Miszczuk was an active bidder and thanks to his enthusiasm, we were able to outbid others and for PLN 10,000 purchase a painting created by Marek Romaniuk from Hołowienki. This work of an artist from the Sokołów region has a special sentimental significance, as it was first purchased in 1997 by Mrs Izabela Niewiadomska during the first WOŚP Final organised in Sokołów Podlaski.
The company has also supported the charity during the Final in Jarosław. The Jarosław town square became a scene for the local team of ice-swimmers. A group of 30 daredevils, among whom there were also Sokołów S.A. employees, took a frigid bath. All participants of this extreme activity received commemorative towels funded by the company.
The great Final of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity was also celebrated in Warsaw. Sokołów and the Chef’s Club prepared over 5,000 litres of nourishing soup for the people who participated in the Final in the capital.
Although it was freezing cold, this beautiful day was warmed with the heat of thousands hot and caring hearts, finding its culmination in the traditional great fireworks show called “the Light to the Sky”. An excellent attitude of donors and volunteers resulted in over PLN 90,000 and PLN 96,000 being donated in Sokołów Podlaski and Jarosław respectively.