13.01.2003 This year's Grand Finale of the Band Aid (a charity fund raising campaign) attracted a widespread attention of supporters, among which there were also the seaports of Tri-City. At the time of Poland's major charity event the Port of Gdansk Authority SA was represented by the Vice-President of the Board Mr. Zbigniew Perlinski, whereas on behalf of the Port of Gdynia Authority SA acted the President of the Board - Mr. Jerzy Wielinski. The Band Aid fund raising campaign was actively joined up not only by the corporate supporters, but also by a large number of stevedores accompanied by their families. The proceeds from this year's edition of the Band Aid fund raising campaign will enable the purchase of medical equipment for hospital infancy and children wards. According to preliminary records the amount of funds raised during the event exceeded PLN 30 million.
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