Charity
THE MEMORIAL FRANCO CHIGNOLI 
IS A DRIVING FORCE FOR INCLUSION, EDUCATION 
AND SOLIDARITY, ACTIVELY 
ENGAGING THE THIRD SECTOR.
85000
already raised in support of causes related to inclusion, health and childhood
The 7 Sisters
Here are the beneficiary organisations that will receive the proceeds from the 5th Edition of the Franco Chignoli Memorial.
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Azzurrini Academy
Founded by Gianluca Zambrotta, Azzurrini Academy is a project that promotes social inclusion through football. It is aimed at children and young people with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders or mild intellectual disabilities, offering a safe environment where sport becomes a tool for growth and wellbeing. Created through the collaboration between Eracle Sport SSD, local Neuropsychiatry services (NPI of Olgiate/Lomazzo and Centro Vela Como) and specialised partners, the Academy offers an introductory pathway to inclusive football and motor activity for young people from the province of Como and surrounding areas, combining on-field work, cognitive training and emotional intelligence development to strengthen skills, autonomy and confidence.
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Fondazione Francesca Rava – NPH Italia ETS
The Franco Chignoli Memorial is proud to support Fondazione Francesca Rava – NPH Italia ETS, long committed to helping children and teenagers in vulnerable situations. The funds raised will contribute to the “Palla al Centro” project, an initiative that offers pathways of recovery, social reintegration and access to employment for young detainees at the Cesare Beccaria Juvenile Detention Institute in Milan. Supporting “Palla al Centro” means believing in the power of sport and education as tools for inclusion and social change, giving young people a second chance to build a better future.
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Agorà 97
Represented by our special guest Giuseppe Bergomi. The Memorial supports Agorà97, a cooperative that manages communities for children and adults with disabilities, providing care and tailored support pathways in a family-like environment. Our support will go in particular to Casa di Gabri e Luca, which welcomes children with very severe disabilities, ensuring 24/7 care and support for families, including home assistance across the local area. Because incurable does not mean beyond care. Together, we want to be a team off the pitch as well. Standing alongside those who, like Agorà97, turn solidarity into reality every day.
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Fondazione Italiana Diabete ETS
Fondazione Italiana Diabete supports scientific research, prevention and awareness on diabetes, with the aim of improving the quality of life of people living with this condition. The Chignoli Memorial is proud to support the Sofia Filippini Scholarship project promoted by Fondazione Italiana Diabete ETS, in collaboration with the Association of People with Diabetes of the Province of Brescia. The scholarship funds, with €18,000, a research period abroad of at least six months for young residents and newly qualified specialists in endocrinology and immunology, with the goal of contributing to the search for a definitive cure for type 1 diabetes.
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Fondazione Maria Letizia Verga ETS
Active since 1979, Fondazione Maria Letizia Verga ETS supports research, treatment and care for children and adolescents affected by leukaemia and paediatric onco-haematological diseases. It supports the Maria Letizia Verga Centre in Monza, promotes advanced scientific projects and provides psycho-social support to families, with the aim of offering young patients the best possible opportunities for recovery and quality of life. For this edition, the Memorial has chosen to support the Foundation’s “Sport Therapy” project, which integrates personalised physical activity into paediatric oncology treatment pathways in order to promote physical recovery, psychological wellbeing and social interaction. An initiative that brings together sport and solidarity, generating a tangible impact on the local area.
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Amor Infinito by Diego
Amor Infinito by Diego was created to turn pain into tangible love, supporting children and young people in their growth journey, in education and in sport, alongside their families. The association promotes solidarity projects centred on care, human closeness and hope, offering educational and sporting opportunities to those living in fragile situations. Through the involvement of the sporting world and testimonials of great sensitivity, Amor Infinito by Diego spreads a message of love that continues to live on over time.
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Real Eyes Sport
Real Eyes Sport is an association that uses sport as a tool for inclusion, autonomy and personal development for children and young people with disabilities. Founded by Daniele Cassioli, the organisation promotes sporting and educational activities that strengthen self-esteem, develop relational skills and offer concrete proof of how sport can open new horizons, going beyond every limit. Through structured programmes and the involvement of qualified educators and professionals, Real Eyes Sport supports young people on a journey of discovering their potential, encouraging independence, confidence and integration within society. The Chignoli Memorial is proud to support part of the “Spazio al Gesto” project in Bosisio Parini, helping to offer children and young people with visual impairments an educational and sporting experience of great value, capable of leaving a meaningful mark on their growth journey.
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