The 33rd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (GOCC) is taking place beyond Poland's borders. This year, 93 International Teams from 23 countries are playing with the GOCC Foundation.
An Orchestra without borders
The GOCC volunteers help not only in big cities and small villages. They can also be found on islands, in the mountains, and by the sea. The colorful and joyful GOCC Grand Finale, now for the 33rd time, brings people from all over the world together. Europe, Australia, North America, Asia, and Africa are all playing with the GOCC Foundation. Even the North and South Poles.
Friday's auction at the Aloft Hotel for the 33rd GOCC Grand Finale in Brussels, photo: Brussels Collection Centre.
The 33rd GOCC Grand Finale has kicked off in Tokyo. Volunteers in Japan's capital joined the global Orchestra.
International ideas for the 33rd GOCC Grand Finale
Each year, Collection Centres around the world show that kindness knows no borders—they come up with unique ways to support the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. This year, the London Collection Centre focused on sports in an unusual way. They decided to organize a heart-shaped cycling rally.
Volunteers from the Liverpool Collection Centre once again set off on their traditional GOCC hike "With a collection box to the highest peak." Together, they conquered Whernside (736m) in the Yorkshire Dales.
Volunteers from the Liverpool Collection Centre at the summit of Whernside, photo: Liverpool Collection Centre
Zurich's 33rd GOCC Grand Finale will feature numerous events such as concerts, auctions and workshops, bringing the local community together for a noble cause. Volunteers have prepared a variety of attractions to support children’s oncology and hematology. Thanks to the dedication of the Swiss, Zurich once again became part of the global Orchestra. Below is a video featuring Jurek Owsiak inviting everyone to join the 33rd GOCC Grand Finale in Zurich.
The GOCC auctions from around the world
As every year, various auctions and bids are available on Allegro – including international ones. In Croatia, the cookbook "Dalmatia" by Robert Makłowicz gained popularity; in the UK, a miniature Fiat 126p featuring graphics of the 33rd WOŚP Finale is available; and in Sweden, a one-week stay at a fishing lodge in Lapland.
Ever dreamed of owning a signpost with an Antarctic location, a 7-day yacht cruise in Greece, or a boat trip through Norwegian fjords? There is still a chance to bid for them. Below are the auctions organized by the Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station for the 33rd GOCC Grand Finale.
More auctions can be found on the website!
Łukasz
Press Office at at The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity
