Jerzy Owsiak

Who is Jerzy Owsiak?

Jerzy Owsiak is a Polish journalist and social campaigner. He is a founder and President of the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy, one of the largest non-governmental, non-profit, charity organizations in Poland. Owsiak is the main initiator and activist for the group's Grand Finale, an annual worldwide festival involving music and other components intended to raise money for the medical care of children suffering from urological and kidney diseases. He is also the creator of Przystanek Woodstock, a large rock music festival that takes place in Kostrzyn, to thank all the volunteers and supporters who take part in the Grand Finale each year.

Owsiak is married to Lidia Niedźwiedzka-Owsiak, the Medical Affairs Director for the WOŚP. He is also a stained glass maker, and he has qualifications in Psychotherapy.