Associazione Chiara Simone ODV
Pontirolo Nuovo, Bergamo, Italy
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Associazione Chiara Simone ODV is a non-profit association based in Pontirolo Nuovo, Italy working on health, children & youth, mental health +2 more.
Associazione Chiara Simone ODV is an Italian volunteer organisation based in Pontirolo Nuovo, in the province of Bergamo. It supports young people and adults with cancer, including adolescents with brain tumours, and their families. Its services include donation of wigs, loans of medical equipment, funding for physiotherapy, school support through volunteer teachers, and a network for families affected by illness. It also finances brain cancer research and scholarships for doctors and researchers, and runs awareness, educational and fundraising events with schools and the local community. The association was established in memory of Chiara Simone and has been operational since January 2013.
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Progetto Riccardo Nutrizione Oncologica
Health · Italy
Oncology nutrition project, including showcooking and information sessions on healthy eating during cancer treatment.
Bandarucca per sorridere
Mental health · Italy
Provision of wigs and bandanas to people who have lost their hair during chemotherapy or radiotherapy, to support wellbeing.
Fisioterapia Comunque e sempre
Health · Italy
Covers the cost of physiotherapy for oncology patients who do not qualify for publicly funded ASL services, subject to available funds.
Vivere bene a scuola
Education · Italy
School support through volunteer teachers for young people whose schooling is disrupted by cancer treatment.
Progetto CHIARAmente oltre i confini
Health · Italy
International cooperation project dedicated to young people with cancer.
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