GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Polish soldiers assigned to Forward Operating Base Ghazni hosted “The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity”, a fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Oncology Centers in Poland, Jan 10. The GOCC, held on the first or second Sunday of the new year, is one of the biggest non-governmental, non-profit charity organizations in Poland. Founded in 1993, its main objective is the health protection for children by providing medical equipment to public hospitals.
The event raised a FOB record of nearly $11,000.
Every year, millions of Polish citizens donate money to the foundation. Between 1993 and 2005, they have collected more than $60 million for public hospitals in Poland.
Polish and American Soldiers, civilians and Afghans residing at the FOB filled cans with donations while events such as auctions, sporting competitions and static displays entertained the attendees.
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