Grzegorz
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 52-year-old man from Przeworsk in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. As a result of peripheral arterial disease, he had to undergo amputation of both legs at the lower leg. He gets around using a wheelchair and is slowly learning to walk on prostheses. His passion is travelling to interesting places and exploring the world. Before his second amputation, he actively explored various parts of Poland and Europe. Thanks to the support of participants in the Poland Business Run 2026, he will take part in a rehabilitation stay that will help him gain confidence in moving around on prostheses. As he says, thanks to the stay, he will become independent in his daily activities, achieve the best possible physical fitness and learn correct movement patterns. Rehabilitation will also make it easier for him to pursue his passion.
Krzysztof
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 68-year-old man from Kraków in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. In 2025, he underwent an amputation of his left leg and currently uses a wheelchair, but his goal is to walk again with the help of a prosthetic leg. A post-amputation rehabilitation stay will help him achieve this, which he will be able to attend thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2026. He is highly motivated to begin rehabilitation and do everything he can to improve his fitness and quality of life. His passion is woodworking. It has always given him immense satisfaction and a sense of peace. He would like to return to this activity, as it helps him maintain good mental health, motivates him to fight for his health, and gives him a sense of purpose and independence. As a pensioner, he has plenty of time, but above all a great desire to help others. He enjoys gardening, mowing the lawn and doing minor tasks around the house. These activities bring him joy, a sense of being needed, and help him stay physically fit. His great dream is also to go mushroom picking in the woods on his own again one day. He believes that, thanks to rehabilitation and the right prosthesis, he will be able to make this dream come true.
Marta
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 37-year-old woman from Knurów in the Silesian Voivodeship, who lost her leg to cancer when she was 15. She is a mother of two daughters and an active, energetic woman. Her disability has never held her back. She currently trains in Amp Football, plays for the Rekord Kuloodporni Bielsko-Biała team, and is a Polish international and World Championship bronze medallist. Marta shares her daily life on social media with a sense of perspective and humour, and is also involved in community work, supporting and motivating people who have undergone amputations. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time actively with her children, travelling and discovering new opportunities. The runners of the Poland Business Run 2026 will help co-finance her technologically advanced prosthetic leg, thanks to which she will be able to continue living life to the full.
Piotr
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 56-year-old man from Mielec in the Podkarpackie Province. In 2025, he underwent an amputation of his right leg, which completely changed his life. Today, he is learning to live anew and believes he will be able to return to a normal life and independence. He is a cheerful, kind and selfless person who always helps those in need. He likes to go his own way, as it gives him a sense of freedom and allows him to pursue his dreams on his own terms. In his spare time, he loves getting in the car and exploring new parts of Poland. For him, the best way to relax and unwind is a visit to the swimming pool and sauna. He has been a football fan since he was a child, and he himself trained and played for several local clubs. He is also interested in the automotive industry and quality Polish cinema. Support from those running in the Poland Business Run 2026 will enable him to take part in a post-amputation rehabilitation stay, which will bring him closer to regaining his fitness.
Adam
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 33-year-old man from Połomia in the Podkarpackie Province. He was born without a fully formed left foot, which is why he has used a prosthesis to get around since childhood. He works in the technical sealing industry. As he points out, his work gives him a great deal of satisfaction, which is why he has continued to develop his skills in this field for years. Adam is interested in technology, particularly machining. His passions also include the automotive industry and car modification. Thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2026, he will receive co-financing for a lower-leg prosthesis, which will enable him to continue developing professionally and pursuing his interests.
Angelika
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 25-year-old woman from Kraków in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. At the age of five, she was involved in a road accident, as a result of which her left lower leg was amputated. Since then, she has been using a prosthesis and leads an active life despite the challenges she faces. On her journey to regaining her mobility, she took up swimming, which became her passion. Sport is a very important part of her life – she loves rollerblading, cycling and longboarding, but snowboarding brings her the greatest joy. She also has a dog that requires training and long daily walks in the woods. It is a huge source of emotional support for her and motivates her to keep going. She loves travelling, and a good, functional prosthesis is absolutely essential for her. Thanks to the participants of the Poland Business Run 2026, Angelika will receive co-financing for a prosthesis tailored to her needs, which will give her greater comfort in her daily life and enable her to remain active. She recently completed her master’s degree and is just entering the job market; in the future, she would like to undertake postgraduate studies in psychotherapy so that she can help amputees and their loved ones navigate the adaptation process and find their place in their new reality.
Artur
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 53-year-old man from Głogów in the Lower Silesia Voivodeship. In 2025, he was involved in a road accident, as a result of which he had to undergo an amputation of his left leg above the knee. Before the accident, he worked as a mechanic in the military, and spent his free time on numerous camping trips. His passion is motorbikes, and he also enjoys sightseeing and learning about the history of castles. Today, he would like to return to these interests, as well as to his professional work and active participation in family life. Thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2026, he will take part in a post-amputation rehabilitation stay, which will help him regain his mobility.
Emilia
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 42-year-old woman from Chrzypsko Wielkie in the Wielkopolska Province, who had to undergo a thigh amputation of her right leg as a result of cancer. She is a working activist and the mother of a 7-year-old son. She has been involved in sport all her life: she loves playing volleyball, table tennis and cycling. She ran an amateur women’s volleyball team in her town, travelled to tournaments and refereed matches. She enjoys spending time actively with her family, going for walks, travelling and meeting new people, as well as taking photographs. Thanks to the support of the participants in the Poland Business Run, she will take part in another post-amputation rehabilitation programme, which will enable her to go for walks with her son more often, climb mountains on her prosthesis and return to her daily and professional life.
Tomasz
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 51-year-old man from Bystra in the Silesian Voivodeship, who had his leg amputated as a result of cancer. He is a wheelchair athlete and multiple marathon winner, as well as a Paralympian who won a bronze medal at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens. He loves all forms of physical activity: he rides a handcycle, swims, sails, practises archery and plays table tennis. He works as an athletics coach and looks after the junior team in wheelchair racing. His dream is to try running with a prosthetic leg, as well as skiing whilst wearing it. Thanks to the runners taking part in the Poland Business Run 2026, he will receive funding for a prosthetic leg, which will enable him to realise these sporting dreams, as well as his plans to train young athletes.
Iwona
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 50- year-old woman from Tarnowskie Góry in the Silesian Voivodeship, following a radical mastectomy. Today, she continues with immunotherapy and physiotherapy in order to regain full fitness and return to a normal life. A post-mastectomy rehabilitation stay, organised by the runners of the Poland Business Run 2026, will help her achieve this. Iwona has been fulfilling her childhood dream of working as a teacher for 26 years. She takes great joy in interacting with her pupils and sharing her knowledge with them. She is a speaker and the author of numerous teaching materials for German language teachers. She has always been an active person, open to others. In the summer, she cycles and often goes for long walks in the woods, and in the winter she goes skiing with her family. She also enjoys hiking in the mountains. She has a weakness for sweets, which is why she loves baking all sorts of treats. She enjoys reading crime novels, dancing and listening to music.
Joanna
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 49-year-old woman from Częstochowa in the Silesian Voivodeship, who underwent a thigh amputation in 2025 due to cancer. She loves shanty concerts and getting together with friends, and before her amputation she would always go for walks with her husband at the weekends, usually to the nearby Kraków-Częstochowa Uplands. She gets the most joy from trips to the Baltic Sea or to lakes, canoeing and long walks through the Tatra valleys. The runners taking part in the Poland Business Run will help fund her post-amputation rehabilitation stay, during which she will be able to practise walking independently with her prosthesis. Thanks to this, she will be able to walk through the Kościeliska Valley and other favourite trails once again.
Magda
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 50-year-old woman from Białystok in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. She is a happy mother and wife, and finds fulfillment in her career as an English teacher at a small school. In 2023, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent the full course of treatment. She has now returned to work, which gives her immense satisfaction. She has stopped putting things off, stopped worrying about trivial matters, and has set out to explore Europe. Travelling, reading and walks in the woods fill her free time. She has made contact with the Eurydyka Association, which supports women with cancer. She is trying to help those who need it now. Thanks to the support of the participants in the Poland Business Run, she will take part in a post-mastectomy rehabilitation programme, which will help her regain better mobility and live a pain-free life.
Bogdan
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 53-year-old man from Prudnik in the Opole Voivodeship had his left leg amputated due to illness. Since childhood, his passions have been cooking and playing various instruments – from the guitar to keyboard instruments. He currently uses a wheelchair, but his dream is to walk again and lead a more active life. A post-amputation rehabilitation stay – which he will be able to attend thanks to the runners of the Poland Business Run 2026 – will bring him closer to this goal.
Andrzej
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 61-year-old man from Ruda Śląska in the Silesian Voivodeship, who had his leg amputated due to illness. In the first few weeks after the amputation, he lost the will to live – from a man who, despite his illnesses, had lived life to the full and been professionally active, he became dependent on others. Thanks to his determination, as well as the support of his family, he regained his enthusiasm and is now working towards returning to as normal a life as possible. He has a prosthetic leg and is practising walking. For many years, he worked as an ambulance driver. Today, he would like to return to some form of professional activity. He also dreams of being able to cycle again, go for leisurely walks and walk without crutches. He has resumed driving independently following the fitting of appropriate technical modifications to his car, which has significantly boosted his self-esteem and satisfaction with life. Thanks to the participants of the Poland Business Run, he will be taking part in a post-amputation rehabilitation stay. As he writes, he has high hopes that this stay will lead to progress in his recovery.
Jarosław
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 67-year-old man from Zawiercie in the Silesian Voivodeship. In 2023, as a result of an illness, he underwent an amputation of his right leg at thigh level. Thanks to hard work and the support of his family, he has been using a prosthesis for the past two years. This enables him to overcome barriers in everyday life and fulfil his dreams – travelling, driving a car, meeting friends and playing sport. As he recalls, he used to play table tennis. Recently, he has become fascinated by sitting volleyball. To walk confidently without crutches or a walking stick, he needs professional rehabilitation. The support of those taking part in the Poland Business Run 2026 will enable him to attend a post-amputation rehabilitation programme, where he will work on his walking technique and his confidence when moving over difficult terrain.
Rafał
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 43-year-old man from Zdziar Wielki in the Mazovia Voivodeship, who had his left leg amputated at the thigh following a road traffic accident. Football has been his passion since childhood. Before the accident, he played several times a week, and after the amputation he quickly joined the Amp Futbol team. He plays for the REKORD Kuloodporni Bielsko club and for the Polish national team, with whom he has already won two bronze medals at the European Championships. The runners taking part in the Poland Business Run 2026 helped fund the purchase of Rafał’s first prosthetic leg. He had previously managed without one for 14 years, and, as he admits, using the prosthesis has made his daily life much easier. His quality of life has changed so much that today he finds it hard to imagine life without it.
Alicja
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 48-year-old woman from Pawłówek in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, who was born with a congenital defect in her right leg at thigh level. She is happily married and the mother of a grown-up daughter. She has loved sport since childhood, playing football and badminton, and wanted to do everything that other, able-bodied children did. However, her prosthetic leg posed a challenge, as it kept breaking, limiting her physical abilities. Despite this, she never gave up and continued to pursue her passion for sport, taking part in athletics and training as a weightlifter. Today she is no longer an active athlete, but she still exercises and goes for walks, as regular physical activity helps her maintain a stable weight, which is important when walking with a prosthesis. She really enjoys walking along trails, climbing mountain peaks and baking cakes – particularly cheesecakes – and sourdough bread. She is also passionate about growing potted flowers, including exotic varieties. The support of the runners from the Poland Business Run will enable her to take part in a rehabilitation programme, where she will learn exercises tailored to her specific health condition. As she says, she hopes this will help her build up her fitness so that she can continue to conquer the peaks of the Crown of Polish Mountains.
Marcin
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 46-year-old man from Kraków in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, who had his leg amputated in 2025 due to illness. He works as an interior decorator and, as he admits, his work is his great passion. In his spare time, he likes to relax by watching science and nature programmes and spending time with his wife. He’s also quite good at cooking, and his favourite dishes to prepare are salads. The runners taking part in the Poland Business Run will help fund his lower-limb prosthesis, which will enable him to play an active role in both his professional and family life.
Tomasz
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 46-year-old man from Kraków in the Małopolska Voivodeship had his legs amputated due to illness. He uses prosthetic legs, which enable him to resume his daily life and regain his independence. Sport and physical activity have always been his passion, as he enjoys challenges and pushing his own limits. As he says, despite his difficult health experiences, he has not lost his motivation; on the contrary, he has become even more determined to take action. His dream is to continue developing, to return more fully to an active life, and to inspire others not to give up. The runners of PBR 2026 will provide him with a post-amputation rehabilitation stay, which will improve his fitness and independence. As Tomasz points out, taking part in the Business Run is not just about sport for him, but also a symbol of the journey he has been on and a motivation to keep going.
Elżbieta
Poland Business Run 2026 Beneficiary
A 70-year-old woman from Kędzierzyn-Koźle in the Opole Voivodeship. A lively pensioner who, as a result of atherosclerosis, lost one leg at the lower leg height in 2024 and the other at the thigh in 2025. Since receiving her prostheses at the end of last year, her goal has been to learn to walk again. She has already taken part in a rehabilitation stay at the ‘Znowu w Biegu’ Centre, which greatly helped her to strengthen her body and showed her how to continue her exercises with a physiotherapist at home. She is a resilient woman who loves her family and close ones, and every day she shows them her fortitude and her fight for the future.
