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Polish charity WOŚP hands over space-flown golden heart to auction winner

14.10.2025 11:00
Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) officially presented its No. 1 golden item to auction winner Robert Dobrzycki marking the return of the tiny gold piece from space after a mission with Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski.
Jerzy Owsiak (right), president of Polands Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP), Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (center), and entrepreneur Robert Dobrzycki (left) at the October 13, 2025 ceremony in Warsaw presenting the WOŚP Golden Heart No. 1, a charity item purchased by Dobrzyckis foundation for PLN 1.3 million (305,000).
Jerzy Owsiak (right), president of Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP), Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (center), and entrepreneur Robert Dobrzycki (left) at the October 13, 2025 ceremony in Warsaw presenting the WOŚP Golden Heart No. 1, a charity item purchased by Dobrzycki’s foundation for PLN 1.3 million (€305,000).Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański

Weighing just over four grams, the piece is a symbol of the annual fundraiser supporting sick children. It was sold for PLN 1.3 million (EUR 305,000) to benefit paediatric haematology and oncology.

“This is one of the most important moments in our history,” said WOŚP founder Jerzy Owsiak on Monday. 

The amount raised is astronomical. With that kind of money, we can buy real medical equipment for prevention and treatment,” he added.

? To dla nas jeden z najważniejszych momentów w historii! ? Dziś nastąpiło uroczyste przekazanie Złotego Serduszka...

Opublikowany przez WOŚP Poniedziałek, 13 października 2025

The item is particularly special as it had previously flown into space with Uznański-Wiśniewski, who eagerly joined the charity initiative.

Speaking about his involvement, the astronaut, a member of the European Space Agency, said: “I can choose one charity to work with in my career. WOŚP is a symbol of Poland, one of the largest organisations in the country, and my choice was clear.”

Dobrzycki said that while the auction set a high standard for philanthropists, the ultimate goal was supporting children’s cancer care.

? Jutro ważny moment - uroczyste wręczenie kosmicznego Złotego Serduszka! ? Bądźcie z nami o 13:00 na YouTubie WOŚP!

Opublikowany przez WOŚP Niedziela, 12 października 2025

During this year’s 33rd WOŚP finale, nearly PLN 290 million (EUR 68 million) was raised for paediatric haematology and oncology.

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Source: IAR/WOŚP