Monza, gifts to children in hospital from associations

Toys as a gift to children in hospital in Monza. Operation Santa Claus is the name of the initiative created by the Onzesi associations Zeroconfini Onlus and Fidapa Modoetia Corona Ferrea, in collaboration with the Red Cross. In practice, toys will be donated to children hospitalized in the Pediatric Clinic of the San Gerardo Hospital in Monza, Monza and Brianza Foundation for the Child and his Mother. A solidarity initiative, a gesture of love in the hope of making them smile. The initiative has already obtained authorization from the General Director of the San Gerardo Hospital in Monza and considering the current situation, the toys will be delivered by the Italian Red Cross of Monza. In addition to the funds generously made available by the two associations, everyone is invited to donate with a bank transfer no later than Tuesday 15 December as a Zeroconfini Onlus Beneficiary IBAN: IT86A0311101665000000008580 Reason: name of the person making the payment – ​​Operation Santa Claus. “As this Christmas approaches we thought about the children. To those who are going through a time of difficulty and suffering, far from their families. A small sign of closeness to the weakest, giving them a moment of joy. Particular thanks must be given to the Red Cross of Monza, always close to the citizens and always ready to support humanitarian initiatives", said Tiziana Achilli - President of FIDAP.A. BPW Italy Modoetia Corona Ferrea . “When illness enters the life of a child, play spaces and activities in hospitals can help process the painful experience in a more positive way. In this difficult and sad period, due to the pandemic affecting our city, we have thought a lot about the children forced to spend Christmas in hospital. This solidarity initiative was born with the aim of creating moments of light-heartedness and joy for these less fortunate children. An act of love by the non-profit organization Zeroconfini and the Fidapa Modoetia Corona Ferrea section, which is carried out in collaboration with the Red Cross of Monza. Making children happy, even if only for a little while, this remains our goal. Christmas will be better for us.”, added Antonetta Carrabs – President of Zeroconfini Onlus. «I am happy to be able to help and support the associations in this initiative», commented Dario Funaro, head of the Monza Red Cross.