New technologies for new abilities. Research to aid the disabled
When I began my battle in the name of the integration of persons with disabilities, I couldn’t imagine, even remotely, to be able to achieve something so important: to bring my project to a world-class center of excellence such as the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). I left Rome with the idea to share my…
That they may have life and have it abundantly
First of all I want to express my joy and pride for being here among you and for the affection that, once again, you have chosen to show me. The support I receive around the world allows me to work with determination and enthusiasm. These moments of participation and sharing contribute greatly to building a…
In the twilight zone
It was about 9:00 a.m. when I dived, the first impact was terrifying: I burned my face with the water for how it was freezing cold! Just then, as if a flame had lit inside of me, that burning face almost made me vicious: instead of fear it gave me the strength and determination to…
Equality is a right, perhaps, but no human power will convert it into a fact
From left: Stefano Testini, Salvatore Cimmino, Patrizia Prestipino, Claudio Castellani, Marco Giunio De Santis. It is the eve of a very challenging task, both on the level of climate and on the organizational one. Upcoming 30th September, thanks to John Kirwan’s involving enthusiasm and collaboration, and his marvelous sensitivity towards the topic of disabilities, I…
6th edition – I swim for GIANCA
The fairy tale I’m going to tell you is set in the beautiful Gulf of Tigullio where, on the 6th of August, we held the sixth edition of “I swim for Giancarlo.” We swam for over ten kilometers in order to raise funds for research and for people who suffered from spinal injuries when playing…