The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is approaching its 33rd finale, and the media is once again full of controversy regarding its founder, Jerzy Owsiak.
One of the main topics is his remuneration, which raises doubts among part of society. Owsiak, however, assures that he is not hiding any information about his salary, which may be an attempt to dispel uncertainty.
Support for pediatric medicine?
Despite criticism, the WOŚP's activities have been bringing tangible results for years. The foundation has supported Polish hospitals with the amount of PLN 2.3 billion, and this year's collection, lasting until January 26, aims to help in pediatric oncology and hematology. The foundation's goals are noble, and the public support is still huge, even though Owsiak has to deal with a wave of doubts.
In recent days, Jerzy Owsiak published a letter in which he addressed the allegations that have been made. Its content may surprise both critics and supporters, and the foundation itself will certainly not cease to stir emotions.
For many people, the unclear earnings of Jerzy Owsiak, president of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP), are a burning issue. Owsiak regularly reportedly showed how much money was paid into his account, but there is no shortage of speculation and doubts. Recently, in the face of the attacks and games he receives, he decided to take decisive action.
Threats and the response of the services
Owsiak has shared information on social media about threats he has been receiving. The matter has already been dealt with by the appropriate services, which shows the seriousness of the situation. Unfortunately, in recent days, the media has been circulating news about his absence from the official press conference, which took place just before the WOŚP finale. The foundation's spokeswoman, Aleksandra Rutkowska, however, reassures us that Jerzy Owsiak should appear at the 33rd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity on January 26.
Goniec reports that during the conference his letter was read, in which he admitted that the threats were a source of great anxiety for him, but emphasized that he did not intend to tolerate such behavior.
” […] It turns out that meanness knows no bounds. What happened around us […] shocked us […] This Sunday will be more important to us than ever before. To say with one voice what values are important to us and how we want to create the Grand Finale in a year, five or 10 years. WOŚP” – thundered Owsiak in the letter.
Not everyone knows that Jerzy Owsiak, the commander-in-chief of the WOŚP foundation, revealed his remuneration, which in 2021 amounted to PLN 317,000. His monthly salary is PLN 26.4 thousand gross. His wife, Lidia Niedźwiecka Owsiak, as medical director, earns PLN 13,743 gross, as reported in 2019. Jerzy Owsiak profits from the operations of the Złoty Melon company, an entity fully dependent on WOŚP.
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