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Fundraising for Janusz Grzelak medical treatment

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2026-11-07 12:43 UTC → 2026-11-09 11:37 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Polish actress Danuta Stenka issued an urgent public appeal for funds to finance life-saving CAR-T cell therapy for her husband, Janusz Grzelak, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of plasma cell myeloma. The required treatment, estimated at approximately 2 million PLN, was not covered by public health insurance. Within 48 hours of the campaign launch on the Siepomaga platform, Stenka and her daughters successfully reached the fundraising goal of approximately 2 million PLN to cover the medical costs. The funds are designated for the specialized therapy, which offers a chance for survival following Grzelak’s diagnosis. The illness has caused significant health complications, including kidney failure and spinal damage, leaving him bedridden. The family expressed profound gratitude to the donors, describing them as “angels” who provided both financial means and hope during a critical time. Stenka noted that the overwhelming public response exceeded all expectations, providing a real chance for Mr. Grzelak to fight the disease. Following the rapid collection of funds, which included contributions from industry colleagues and strangers, the campaign drew some online criticism. Some individuals suggested that public figures should fund their own medical costs. In response, actress Ada Fijał defended the family, stating that outsiders cannot know the full circumstances of a family's situation, and confirmed that she also personally contributed to the collection.

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