Tomorrow volunteers using Twitter in 175 cities around the globe will meet for what promises to be a truly amazing event, Twestival.
It’s a charity event which aims to raise money and awarenes for charity: water. I’m a bit disappointed no Polish city will take part, but then again Twitter-mania hasn’t reached Poland yet (plus there’s [...]
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11 Jan, 2009
WOSP – Polish Comic Relief (and why it’s better than Coca-Cola)
Posted by: Michał In: so very Polish
Poland’s equivalent of Comic Relief is happening today. It’s called Wielka Orkiestra Swiątecznej Pomocy, which roughly translates as Grand Christmas Charity Orchestra. No comedy, but the same level of engagement and a similar purpose – to raise money for charity.
This year the event concentrates on raising money for medical equipment allowing hospitals across Poland to [...]
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