Paweł Janik
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
“A 33-year-old from Pińczow in the Swietokrzyskie voivodeship, he underwent a hand amputation in 2016 after a farming accident. He is a husband and father of two daughters, and has also been active for years as a volunteer firefighter. He runs a farm and orchard, where he physically works and operates machinery, but his daily chores cannot be done with one hand. After the accident, he received an advanced prosthesis, which was a great support for him and allowed him to return to work. Through heavy use at work, the prosthesis has worn out and does not work as it should. The support of PBR 2025 runners will help subsidize the purchase of a new prosthesis for Paweł, which will be not only a technical aid for him, but most importantly a chance to continue his independent life as a farmer, father, husband and firefighter."
Aleksandra Płuciennik
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
“A 36-year-old woman from Warsaw, Mazowieckie voivodeship, who was born with a congenitally missing femur in her left leg. Since childhood, she has moved with the help of specialized prostheses. Her passion is sports - since 2022 she has been a player in Europe's first women's amputee football team. She trains regularly and participates in national training camps. In November 2024, she and her team won a bronze medal at the Women's World Championships in Colombia. Outside of sports, she pursues a career as a cosmetic technologist. She also loves to travel, and her favorite destination is Italy. Thanks to PBR 2025 runners, she will receive funding for the purchase of a modern prosthesis, which will enable her to continue training at the highest level, improve comfort and safety during physical activity, and allow her to function even more independently in her personal and professional life."
Emilia Duda
Poland Business Run 2025 Beneficiary
“A 42-year-old from Chrzypsko Wielkie near Szamotuły in the Greater Poland region, whose leg was amputated at thigh height as a result of cancer. She is an active community worker and mother of 6-year-old Antoś. She has been involved in sports all her life. She loves table tennis and lawn tennis, as well as volleyball and cycling. She ran a volleyball sports section in her village, traveling to tournaments and refereeing matches. She would like to return to all her former passions. Thanks to the PBR 2025 runners, she will receive funding for a post-amputation rehabilitation stay, during which she will learn to move better with her prosthesis. She hopes that thanks to the stay she will still be able to go biking with her son, and that she will meet many interesting people who will accompany her in her return to fitness."