For over a decade, every month we have been supporting causes close to our hearts – this time, by Wojtek Wąsik’s decision, financial help will go to Magda Rejman, a 16-year-old suffering from type C lymphoblastic leukemia, as well as to the creators of the Linux Mint project.
At Sidnet, we strive to change the world in various ways. Our programmers are constantly creating new innovative solutions, we are driven by the desire to develop ourselves as well as the technology that drives the reality around us. However, an innovative line of code does not always have the power to change the world. That’s why we also help directly those who need support.
Like every month, we support two open source organizations, foundations or people in need, making the world a little better. We leave the decision to our colleagues.
Wojciech Wąsik is a true Sidnet veteran. He recently celebrated his seventh anniversary of working with us and during this time he has become known as a Full Stack Developer for special tasks. He is able to untangle programming Gordian knots and propose solutions that satisfy our clients and arouse admiration among other experienced developers.
Magda Rejman – a girl who got her chance
Wojtek is loyal not only to our company, but also to his loved ones, whom he supports at every possible opportunity. Once again, he selected the Przyszłość dla Dzieci foundation and their beneficiary – Magda Rejman – as the recipient of our support. The sixteen-year-old girl, daughter of Wojtek’s cousin, suffers from cancer – type C lymphoblastic leukemia.
Although her disease is currently in remission and Magda has not had to take chemotherapy since November, her immune system is still weakened and spending time outdoors is out of her reach. This does not stop Magda from dancing, playing, drawing and looking forward to the upcoming start of school – although it is still unknown whether she will go to school or learn at home.
Despite the positive prognosis, Magda’s treatment is not finished yet, so we are pleased to contribute to the expensive rehabilitation to restore her life to her dream normality.
You too can help Magda
Magda is one of 450 children under the care of the Przyszłość dla Dzieci foundation, which accepts any help – donations, collections or participation in charity events, as well as cooperation from companies and brands.
Visit the website and find out how you or your company can help – let’s build a Future for Children together.
Linux Mint – a green, open and ethical operating system
Monthly support as part of the #SidnetDonations campaign also includes open-source projects that are promising or beloved by us. Wojtek pointed to the Linux Mint operating system, which has been with him since the first days of his work with our team.
Linux Mint is an open, Linux-based operating system that meets all the needs of a modern user – professional and amateur. Comfortable, easy to configure, and offers great customization possibilities.
The system is equipped with a set of useful open-source software that supports graphic work, vector drawings, and 3D modeling in Blender, GIMP, and Inkscape, and also allows for a full range of office work thanks to the pre-installed LibreOffice package. Entertainment is provided by an extensive library of over 7,800 games in the Steam library.
Sidnet primarily supports projects that follow principles similar to ours, one of the most important of which is respect for user privacy. The creators of Linux Mint assure that they do not collect user data, giving them full control over the system. It’s your computer, so your rules apply.
Centralized system updates, a convenient and intuitive interface, and a huge user community make Linux Mint one of the most popular platforms based on the Linux architecture.
See you next month, when we will tell you again about two entities that we will support as part of the #SidnetDonations campaign!