Last Saturday, 7 February 2026, we proudly held the launch event of our new project
“Life without a computer is still interesting.”,
funded by the Community Fund, made possible thanks to people playing the National Lottery.
👉 A huge thank you to all National Lottery players!
Because of you, we are able to deliver this project and support our community. 💙
As if that wasn’t exciting enough, the same day also marked the 15th anniversary of Multicultural Organisation Challenger — double the celebration, double the smiles!
🌟 Thanks and Recognition
During the event, our volunteers received personal certificates of appreciation and small gifts, and special recognition was also given to our friends and supporters.
Those honoured included:
- Arleta Włodarczyk – volunteer for nearly 15 years, board member
- Weronika Okroj – volunteer since the organisation’s foundation, board member
- Patryk Włodarczyk – volunteer
- Kacper Włodarczyk – volunteer
- Bartosz Włodarczyk – volunteer
- Przemysław (Przemek) Kenar – volunteer, media and website specialist
- Gina Barron – volunteer supporting the board and volunteers since the very beginning
- Justyna Sulima and Marcin Szewczyk – long-standing supporters helping to plan and deliver activities, with special care for children’s needs
- Ewa Kurzątkowska, owner of “Polish Flavours at Ewa’s” – generously sponsoring snacks and sweets for children for many years
On behalf of the organisation and participants, Weronika Okroj also expressed special thanks to
Chairperson Maciek Karwowski for his many years of dedication and leadership.
🎩 Magic, Laughter & Big Smiles
The highlight of the day was the amazing performance by Flash – Comedy & Magic.
It was an unforgettable experience for both children and adults — for many, it was their first live magic show ever!
We can confidently say:
✨ magical
😂 funny
🤩 absolutely brilliant
Thank you to our wonderful magician — we truly hope to see you again!
🎨 Fun, Faces & a Winning Lottery
Warm thanks also go to:
- Justyna Sulima – for fantastic face painting
- Beata Sznigir – for helping organise the event and running the lottery
(yes — every ticket was a winner! 🎟️😄)
💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the launch of our new project and our 15th anniversary.
Special thanks to all volunteers and supporters who helped make this wonderful day possible.
Team Challenger