Domenico’s Campaign: Run for Life

Fundraising campaign by Domenico de Franceschi
  • US$12,506
    raised of $20,000.00 goal goal
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72 Donors

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In March the 3rd 2019 I will be running a 250 km Ultramarathon across New Zealand’s South Island.
(To know more about the Ultramarathon click on the following link: https://www.4deserts.com/beyond/newzealand/)

I have decided to dedicate this marathon to all those children affected by Neuroblastoma cancer. All the money raised will be directly given to the Italian Organization dedicated to the fight against Neuroblastoma which finance and support the scientific research to find a cure to treat Neuroblastoma and paediatric cancers.

Help me to give Hope for Life and support this cause with a donation.

Official Website of the Italian Organisation dedicated to the fight against Neuroblastoma (IT only): http://www.neuroblastoma.org/


Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a very aggressive form of paediatric cancer. In the most severe cases (skeletal and

marrow metastases) the survival is lower than 20%.

It is also considered to be the first cause of death during the preschool years.

Why studying Neuroblastoma?

Neuroblastoma is considered by the scientific world to be of particular importance due to the rarity

and complex nature that links it to all types of cancers in children, as well as some of the most

common types in adults. Finding a cure to treat Neuroblastoma would mean finding a cure for all

paediatric cancers.

Our mission: finding a cure for all children suffering from cancer

The Italian Organization dedicated to the fight against Neuroblastoma is a no profit organization

born in 1993 at the Istituto G. Gaslini in Genoa, when a group of parents and oncologists decided to

join forces to support the scientific research for Neuroblastoma and paediatric brain tumours.

On the 26 th of April 1994, the Italian Organization dedicated to the fight against Neuroblastoma has

been officially recognized by the Italian Republic and the Ministry of Health as a living legal entity.

Since 2007, the Organization is officially part of the Italian Institute for Donations (IID) thanks to its

full transparency in funds raising initiatives.

Today, the Italian Organization dedicated to the fight against Neuroblastoma counts more than

120.000 supporters and is actively engaged throughout Italy.

Organization & Foundation: together is better

While Italian Organization dedicated to the fight against Neuroblastoma and Italian Foundation

dedicated to the fight against Neuroblastoma are strictly correlated, they are independent entities.

The Organization supports the Foundation which directly finances the research.

The Foundation was established in 1998.

After being officially recognized and legally recognized as No-profit entity, the Foundation has been

classified as Official Entity for the scientific research in the MIUR (Italian Ministry for Education,

University and Research).

Since 1993, we have been taking many steps ahead in the scientific research, trying to understand

what is the trigger of Neuroblastoma. We have been able to guarantee a higher chance for a correct

diagnosis and a modern and personalized overview of the treatment protocol.

However, even today, the most aggressive form of Neuroblastoma defeats a quarter of the

children who suffer from this form of cancer.

In 24 years, we have been able to raise around 20 million Euros to support the scientific research in

the most prestigious Centre of research in Italy, without the contribution of Public Institutions:

- Every year we support contracts for over 22 researchers.

- We have brought to life an ambitious project of research about Neuroblastoma, involving all

excellent national centres for treatment and talents

The aim is to find a winning treatment with:

- The stimulation of the immune system of children suffering from Neuroblastoma, to make it

stronger and able to fight against the cancer

- The experimentation of innovative and effective medicines to treat Neuroblastoma without

damaging the body of the children

A big thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support and for deciding to walk alongside

us in this journey and battle for life !

Organizer

  • Domenico de Franceschi
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  • Campaign Owner

Donors

  • Kingsley Onyema
  • Posted On Mar 15, 2019
  • Hi everyone, It will be nice to get donations from you to support my Back to school campaign for the less privileged..."Together, you and your sponsored child will start a special relationship that changes both your lives. Because of you, your sponsored child will have what every child deserves: a future."..Thanks

  • Zeljko Pasalic
  • Posted On Mar 14, 2019
  • Hello everyone. For all the good people who want to support me please share my campaign. Thanks

  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Mar 14, 2019
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UPDATE: 80 km Done!

Update posted by Domenico de Franceschi at 11:39 am

Here are some pictures from day 1 and 2.After having completed Stage 1 and 2 (40 km each), there still are 170 km to go.Keep supporting Domenico's campaign throughout the race.

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Donors & Comments

72 donors
  • Kingsley Onyema
  • Posted On Mar 15, 2019
  • Hi everyone, It will be nice to get donations from you to support my Back to school campaign for the less privileged..."Together, you and your sponsored child will start a special relationship that changes both your lives. Because of you, your sponsored child will have what every child deserves: a future."..Thanks

  • Zeljko Pasalic
  • Posted On Mar 14, 2019
  • Hello everyone. For all the good people who want to support me please share my campaign. Thanks

  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Mar 14, 2019
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  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Mar 13, 2019
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  • john markov
  • Posted On Mar 10, 2019
  • Hello guys, I’m doing a similar raise for the Italian association for research against cancer, and I’d like all of you to visit my fundraising to let the research to fight the cancer. Thank you guys for your help :)

  • Andrea Bolletta
  • Donated on Mar 09, 2019
  • Good job Domenico! You have done what you said. First goal achieved. Now is my turn: I double the original donation. There is still much to do. I invite all the campaign ‘s supporters to donate again, to make the real goal of your project come true. Best, Andrea

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  • luca de franceschi
  • Donated on Mar 09, 2019
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  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Mar 08, 2019
  • I hope it's gone well so far Dom! What a fantastic event and charity! Ben

$50.00
  • Jeroen Simons
  • Donated on Mar 05, 2019
  • Go Dom great cause . Viv & Jeroen

$100.00
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US$12,506
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72 Donors

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