Ewa Śliwa
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 49-year-old woman from Krakow, Lesser Poland voivodeship. Until 2023, she worked professionally on a window production line and in a cleaning company, among other things. In 2023, she developed malignant breast cancer. She underwent chemotherapy and surgery to remove the breast with reconstruction, and received radiation and hormone therapy. The disease has caused her to have limited range of motion in her left arm, severe knee pain and high blood pressure. However, she is still physically active, has returned to work and is trying to pursue her passions. She loves hiking and cycling. She hopes that post-mastectomy rehabilitation, which she will be able to do thanks to PBR 2025 runners, will enable her to return to full fitness and pursue her greatest interests.
Viktoriya Zmitrovich
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 41-year-old woman from Krakow, Lesser Poland voivodeship. She was born with a congenital developmental anomaly of her left leg and the complete absence of one of her left shin bones (tibial aplasia). At the age of 12, she underwent amputation of her leg above the knee and immediately began using a prosthesis. Today she walks confidently, without the help of a cane or crutches. She goes out for walks with her dog every day, and the greatest distance she has covered is 10 km. Her vocation in life is psychotherapy, which she has known since the 6th grade of elementary school. She has always wanted to help people get through difficult life situations and better understand themselves. Currently, her work focuses on supporting women on their journey to self-acceptance, developing a deep awareness of their bodies, and developing a warm and caring relationship with themselves. As she says, all her dreams are in some way related to physical activity - she would like to dance bachata, ride a bike or learn to swim, but her health does not allow her to do so. Her family - her husband and two children - are very athletic and she dreams of sharing the joy of an active lifestyle with them. Thanks to the subsidy she will receive, she will be able to benefit from professional rehabilitation after her amputation. She believes that regular training will help her develop healthy habits and keep her physically active.
Marcin Roszkowski
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 42-year-old from Słupsk, Pomeranian voivodeship. By education, he is an artist full of positive energy, which he has always shared with people. He is a husband and father of two young children. In his free time he paints murals and paintings, sculpts, rides a motorcycle, spends time actively and reads books. Professionally, he is a health food producer. For several years he had been working on the restoration of a historic building, where he planned to open an oil pressing plant with educational facilities. However, in September 2024, an accident occurred during construction work and a five-ton wall fell on his left leg. An amputation was necessary, dashing his hopes for a fully able-bodied life. Despite this difficult experience, he did not break down but retained his joy of life. He wants to continue his project and lead an active life. He will receive funding for a rehabilitation camp after the amputation, which will allow him to return to professional life and be a full-fledged dad.
Agata Wieczorek
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
The 45-year-old is from Zabrze in the Silesian voivodeship. She is a mother of two wonderful sons and pursues a career as an accountant for a medical company that provides long-term care. She was ill with breast cancer and underwent a total mastectomy. Today she lives with scars and complications from the disease, but is happy to be alive. When she received her “second life,” she slowed down and reevaluated everything for herself, learning to be good to herself and put herself first. She started traveling around Europe and exploring the world, showing its beauty through photography, which is her second passion. She also loves cycling and skiing and hiking in the mountains. She will receive a subsidy for a post-mastectomy rehabilitation camp, after which she will be able to function normally, slowly recover and live without pain.
Małgorzata Sikora-Mikos
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 27-year-old woman from Krakow, Lesser Poland voivodeship. In 2017, when she was in her first year of studies, she suffered a traffic accident and was hospitalized in serious condition. Doctors, saving her life, made the decision to amputate her left leg at the lower leg level. With the support of her family and friends, she was able to purchase a prosthesis and return to university. Since then, she has managed to complete her bachelor's, master's and postgraduate degrees. She is currently pursuing her career as an early childhood education teacher. Privately, she is a happy wife and mother of a 3-year-old boy. Thanks to the support of PBR 2025 runners, she will receive funding for her amputation rehabilitation, which will enable her to move more efficiently and care for her son.
Mateusz Szymański
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
The 30-year-old from Tupadły in Pomeranian voivodeship. He is a professional soldier. As a result of a traffic accident on his way home from duty, his left leg was amputated. He currently moves around the apartment without elbow crutches, but needs them, for example, when he goes somewhere further afield. He is mainly interested in motorization. He would like to become more physically fit so that he can walk on mountain trails again and go for walks with his dog or play sports. He also dreams of returning to the service and continuing to practice his profession. He is happy that he received a grant from the Foundation for a rehabilitation stay after his amputation, because this will bring him into contact with people in a similar health situation, and he will undergo rehabilitation aimed at people with motor disabilities.
Amelia Stolarska
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
The 18-year-old from Henryszewo in the Mazovian voivodeship. Eleven years ago she was involved in a traffic accident, as a consequence of which her leg had to be amputated at thigh level. She is a student of the 4th grade of a technical school with a profile in photography. Before the accident, she was very fond of dancing and skating and rollerblading. After the amputation, unfortunately, she had to give up these passions and focused on photography, mainly of nature and animals. She also sees her future in this field. What's more, she also fulfills herself as a volunteer and participates in fund-raisers or events organized for sick children. Her biggest dream is to be able to rollerblade again, as well as to dance and become a dance floor queen, and her participation in an amputee rehabilitation stay will help her achieve this.
Marek Nowiak
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 66-year-old man from Krakow, Lesser Poland voivodeship. In April 2022, his left leg was amputated at thigh level due to atherosclerosis and heart failure. He moves around on crutches and in a wheelchair. He is an electrician by profession, and has traveled extensively in Europe with his wife in the past. He enjoys walking, listening to music and reading. His biggest dream is to become independent in daily activities and achieve the best possible physical fitness. He will receive a subsidy from the Foundation for his amputation rehabilitation, which will help him improve his condition and become independent in his daily life.
Tomasz Kubas
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 28-year-old man from Krakow, Lesser Poland voivodeship. Two years ago, he was involved in a traffic accident, as a result of which he lost his leg - he underwent amputation of his right lower limb (hip replacement). Currently he moves around on crutches and is learning to walk on a prosthesis. For years his greatest passion has been motorization, in which he fulfills himself all the time and in this direction he wants to develop professionally. Tomasz dreams of opening his own studio, where he would deal with car detailing. Thanks to the support of PBR 2025 runners, he will be able to undergo rehabilitation after amputation, which will help him get back to fitness and function more easily in everyday life.
Teresa Dobosz
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 45-year-old woman from Budzów in the Lesser Poland voivodeship. At the age of 10 - due to cancer - her left leg was amputated at thigh level. Despite this, she is optimistic and does not give up in life. She moves about on a prosthesis, without it she could not function normally, study, finish school. She is currently working as an accountant, pursuing her professional fulfillment and developing her competence in planning and organizing. Her passions are reading books and listening to music - in this she finds solace. She dreams of flying in a balloon, even though she has a fear of heights, and to go to a match of the Polish national volleyball team, as she is an avid fan. Funding for a new prosthesis will help her to return to a normal life without pain and to continue her professional work.
Jerzy Kozień
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 57-year-old man from Modlniczka in the Lesser Poland voivodeship. Husband and father of three daughters - an 11-year-old and 8-year-old twins. As a result of his illness and leg infection, his leg was amputated below the knee. Until then, he had been very active both at work and at home, and suddenly had to start moving around in a wheelchair or on crutches. He dreams of being able to walk again without problems, spending more active time with his family and playing freely with his children, and returning to his job where he helps other people. Despite everything, he doesn't give up and fights to live his life as he used to, as much as possible. Thanks to the runners of PBR 2025, he will receive funding to purchase a prosthesis so that he can return to work and perform daily activities and responsibilities independently.
Radosław Fic
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 42-year-old from Pilawa in the Lower Silesian province. Husband and father of three children. In 2020, as a result of a traffic accident, he damaged his spinal cord and became paralyzed. Since then, the wheelchair has been his indispensable tool, without which he could not function. He has always been very active and the accident did not change that. Over time, he has returned to professional and sports activities, as sports have been his passion since childhood. For the past 3 years he has been practicing wheelchair fencing in the wheelchair fencing section of Legia Warsaw. Every year he breaks the boundary of his disability more and more and tries new things. With the VeloAktiv group he took part in the Polish handbike championships. He also participates in sports and charity events, such as the Rally of the Hot Hearts and the Everyone to Paddle campaign. With his wife, he ran in the Warsaw Uprising Run. In 2024, he began his adventure in gliding, starting a glider pilot course. He hopes to complete it successfully and fulfill his childhood dream. After the accident, he also discovered new talents - he started painting and writing poems, which became the best form of self-rehabilitation. Thanks to the support from the Poland Business Run Foundation, he will be able to purchase a new wheelchair, and thus improve his daily comfort and increase his physical activity.
Tomasz Leszek
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
51-year-old from Łódź. In 2023, he had an accident in which he broke his arm and had to undergo surgery. Unfortunately, due to post-operative complications and a progressive infection, the hand had to be amputated. Since then, he has been staying at home, gathering his thoughts and strength to return to normality and health. He is a modest man, full of ambition and ideas, a wonderful son and friend, always surrounding his loved ones with kindness and help, seeing the good in others. He is a great fan of travelling, passionate about good cinema and a great lover of smaller friends, he owns two dogs. Thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2025, he will be able to undergo a rehabilitation course after amputation.
Małgorzata Gunia
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
52-year-old from Szczecin. In 2002, as a result of a traffic accident, she underwent amputation surgery at the level of her lower leg. Since then, her life has changed, but she has remained fully active - she has finished her studies, returned to work, tours Poland, goes to the cinema and concerts, and makes trips to the mountains and valleys. Her dream is to go out again to the higher parts of her beloved Tatra Mountains. She is a big fan of good music, including rock, and niche radio stations. Thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2025, she will be able to undergo a rehabilitation stay after her amputation.
Andrzej Pestka
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 67-year-old from Szczecin, he developed diabetes in 2007 and had to have his foot amputated three years ago for that reason. He tries to function normally, work and pursue his dreams. Since his youth, he has been interested in water sports and swimming, which now helps him with his rehabilitation and improves his physical fitness. Thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2025, he will be able to undergo a rehabilitation stay after amputation.
Tadeusz Płonka
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 64-year-old man from Jeleśnia in the Silesian voivodeship who had his leg amputated. Thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2025, he was able to have a post-amputation rehabilitation stay at the “Znowu w Biegu” Rehabilitation Centre in Kraków. In his immediate area it was difficult for him to get advice or organise any exercise for amputees. He is very satisfied with the stay and is optimistic to carry on. The exercises were quite hard and he was exhausted at times, but he got better every day and gained a will to live. At the same time, he received the necessary knowledge about the prosthesis and rehabilitation work from the physiotherapists, which he can now use in everyday life.
Iwona Zagórska
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 61-year-old woman from Lubań in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship who had her leg amputated at thigh height after a traffic accident. Her great passion before the accident was riding her bicycle, which she used to commute to work every day for 30 years. She dreams of taking leisurely walks with her grandson and of going on a bike ride with him. She used a simple prosthesis for 10 years after the accident and now has to re-learn the correct movement patterns with the help of specialists. Funding for a rehabilitation stay after the amputation will enable her to learn to walk with the help of a modern prosthesis she recently bought.
Jakub Dąbrowski
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 12-year-old boy from Limanowa in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. He was born with orthopaedic defects: a missing right hand and forearm, two fused fingers in his left hand, a shortened and bent tibia, and a missing fibula, ankle joint, metatarsal bone and ligaments in the knee of his right leg. He has already undergone 12 operations, including the ankle joint, knee and finger separation of his left hand, and his tibia has also been lengthened three times. He is rehabilitated daily and moves around using a crutch. Thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2025, he will be able to undergo a rehabilitation course after the amputation, learn to walk properly and also take care of his spine, which is curved as a result of defects. On a daily basis, he loves putting Lego Ninjago bricks together and playing the guitar, despite the lack of his right hand and forearm.
Małgorzata Polek
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 48-year-old woman from Bytnica in the Lubuskie Voivodeship. As a child, she suffered from a malignant bone tumour, as a result of which she underwent amputation of her leg with extraction at the hip joint. For 24 years she moved without a prosthesis, which put a great strain on her body and made daily life difficult. Last year, thanks to funding from the Foundation, she was able to purchase a state-of-the-art electronic prosthetic leg, which, with such a high amputation, is a huge support for her. She also took part in a post-amputation rehabilitation camp at the “Znowu w Biegu” Rehabilitation Centre, which she will repeat this year. On top of this, she will have consultations with a psychologist, dietician and podiatrist. As a result, she will become more fit and independent - both at work and in everyday life, improve her shape, lead a more active life and pursue her dreams. Her passion is gardening and spending time among plants gives her great joy and allows her to calm down. She also loves driving and visiting interesting places - it gives her a sense of independence and opens her up to the world. Although learning to walk on her prosthesis is hard and demanding work, she is happy to be able to take these steps, as each one is a step towards a better life.
Halina Majkusiak
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
A 49-year-old woman from Krosno Odrzańskie in the Opolskie Voivodeship. At the age of 18, she was involved in a traffic accident. Since then she has undergone many operations and treatments, but unfortunately it was not possible to save her leg, which had to be amputated above the knee. Since 2004 she had been getting around with a femoral prosthesis, but as a result of various health problems she had to ‘switch’ to a wheelchair. As she says, she still has many dreams to fulfil, including getting back on two legs and back to work, as well as visiting castles and climbing more mountain peaks. Thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2025, she will be able to participate in a rehabilitation camp, which will open the door to her life anew and allow her to be more independent in everyday life and pursue her passions. In addition, she will have consultations with a psychologist and a dietician.
