# Medical support and fundraising initiatives in Poland > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-support-and-fundraising-initiatives-in-poland > Updated: 2026-09-22T05:51:54.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Community-led initiatives in Poland have focused on supporting oncology patients and children with critical medical needs through sports and fundraising. Charity running events were organized to promote cancer prevention and support oncology patients. In Supraśl, approximately 800 participants joined the eighth OnkoRun, which featured educational booths on nutrition and cancer prevention. Similarly, the ‘Bieg Raka’ (Cancer Run) mini-marathon was held in Rakszawa to combine community engagement with local tourism promotion. In addition to organized sporting events, individual medical fundraising appeals have been launched for children in severe health conditions. These include a fundraiser for a 10-year-old in Chorzów undergoing intensive oncological treatment for a malignant brain tumor, and a collection for a 15-year-old in Kamienna Góra requiring specialized care following a stabbing incident. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Poland: Medical fundraisers launched for children in critical health conditions Fundraising efforts have been launched in Poland to support a 10-year-old battling brain cancer and a 15-year-old recovering from a life-threatening stabbing injury. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-medical-fundraisers-launched-for-children-in-critical-health-conditions ### 2026-09-17: Charity runs in Poland support oncology patients and prevention Charity running events in Supraśl and Rakszawa, Poland, are raising awareness for cancer patients and promoting oncology prevention through community sports and educational initiatives. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charity-runs-in-poland-support-oncology-patients-and-prevention --- Cite as: Medical support and fundraising initiatives in Poland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/medical-support-and-fundraising-initiatives-in-poland