Jysk Employees Complete 761km Charity Relay, Raising Funds for Polsat Foundation

Jysk employees in Poland demonstrated remarkable dedication and team spirit by completing a 761-kilometer charity relay race, traversing the country from Nowy Targ to Gdańsk. The initiative, dubbed the "Blue Hearts Relay," involved over 40 employees who ran, cycled, and walked to support the Polsat Foundation, which aids children in need.

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The Blue Hearts Relay is more than a sports challenge. This initiative showed how deeply rooted the values of cooperation, responsibility, and a genuine desire to help are within our organization. Each of the 45 participants brought to the relay not only physical effort but also enormous energy and support for others. We showed that acting as a team can bring great results.

The ambitious event showcased the power of collective effort, with participants covering significant distances. Each employee committed to at least 10 kilometers, but many spontaneously extended their stages or joined colleagues on the route, embodying a strong sense of solidarity. Adrian Dróżdż, a regional manager at Jysk and the relay's originator, highlighted the event's significance beyond a mere sporting challenge. "This initiative showed how deeply rooted the values of cooperation, responsibility, and a genuine desire to help are within our organization," he stated. Dróżdż added that the 45 participants brought not only physical exertion but also immense energy and mutual support, proving that teamwork can yield great results.

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I participated in the Blue Hearts Relay primarily because I wanted to do something good for others. The fate of sick children is not indifferent to me, and such an initiative provides a real opportunity for support – not only financial but also by showing solidarity and highlighting an important issue.

This relay was part of Jysk's wider social responsibility efforts and culminated the nationwide "Good Hearts, Good Dreams" campaign. During this campaign, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Gold series pillows was donated to the Polsat Foundation, contributing to a total of over 400,000 PLN raised. Agnieszka Galwas, a store manager and relay participant, shared her motivation: "I participated in the Blue Hearts Relay primarily because I wanted to do something good for others." She emphasized her concern for sick children and saw the initiative as a tangible way to offer support, both financially and through solidarity. The unique north-south relay format, she noted, was the "icing on the cake."

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The atmosphere that accompanied us during the eight relay days will be remembered for a very long time, because it was truly exceptional. There was great kindness, support, and unity among the participants.

Krzysztof Najdyhor, another participant and store manager, echoed the positive atmosphere, describing it as "truly exceptional" with "great kindness, support, and unity." He felt the action allowed participants to "feel like part of something big and good." Jysk emphasized that the distance covered by the employees represents more than just kilometers; it symbolizes the company's commitment to making a positive impact.

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The atmosphere was great, and not just on the day of the run. From the very start of the relay, we were with the participants in spirit thanks to live updates on SoMe and our group. This action allowed us to feel that we are part of something big and good.