The great national campaign of the Francesca Rava Foundation for children in health poverty returns from 13 to 20 November
There is a simple, daily gesture that can change a life: going into the pharmacy and donating a medicine or a childcare product.
From the 13th to 20th Novemberthis gesture takes on an even deeper meaning with the XIII edition of In the Pharmacy for Childrenthe national campaign of Francesca Rava Foundation – NPH Italia ETSin collaboration with the KPMG Networkwhich every year unites thousands of people in a single mission: defend the right to health of the little ones.
This year the initiative, presented at Marine Palacewill involve 3,050 pharmacies throughout Italywhere it will be possible to donate over-the-counter drugs, pediatric products and baby food intended for children and families in health poverty. A commitment that crosses borders: the products collected will also reach the hospitals in Ukraineto theNPH Saint Damien Hospital in Haiti ea medical facilities in Gaza.
“Every pharmacy and every volunteer can make a difference for many children who do not have access to essential care,” he recalled Mariavittoria RavaPresident of the Foundation, during the presentation to Marine Palace.
A great solidarity movement that involves 6,000 volunteers, 1,043 beneficiary organizations and 86 partner companiesto help further 56,000 children.
The project, supported by Federfarma, FOFI and Cosmofarmahas received the Medal of the President of the Republic.
The pharmacist is the heart of the initiative: a point of reference for health, it also becomes solidarity ambassadorinviting citizens to make a simple but powerful gesture.
Since 2008 the Foundation has also been carrying on I have a babya national project against neonatal abandonment which protects the right to life of every newborn and supports mothers in difficulty (www.ninnaho.org).
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