The family is here, but the specially equipped van isn't yet: help us buy it!

Hi, I'm Letizia.Together with my husband Gigi, we’ve been sharing our lives and our home with those most in need for over thirty years. Ours is a foster home with the Pope John XXIII Community: a rather special family, born from a deep desire to open our arms to so many children—and others—whom life has wounded and who haven’t received the warmth and love that every person deserves. About six years ago, the Lord knocked on our door, entrusting us with an immense gift: a little boy just five months old. His health condition was—and still is—delicate and complex. When we met him, he was alone in an intensive care bed, without a mom or dad to hold him close. But his heart wanted to live, and as soon as he was able to be discharged from the hospital, we welcomed him with open arms as our own son. And so a wonderful new adventure began! Welcoming him were not only our older children, but also his two little sisters (who also have disabilities), who live with us and care for him with infinite love. Today, however, we face a daily challenge that we can no longer overcome on our own. Our old car, which until now has allowed us all to travel together, is no longer enough. Luca has grown and needs to travel in his special orthopedic stroller; beside him are his sisters with their wheelchairs and walkers. We urgently need a minivan equipped with a lift platform, which is essential for safely and comfortably loading their mobility aids. The cost is high: €42,000.For our family, this new vehicle represents freedom, dignity, and peace of mind. It gives Luca and his siblings the chance to leave the house, go to school, and travel to hospitals and clinics for necessary appointments and therapies—but also to participate in community life, family outings, and celebrations. You can support this project in two ways:Donate to our personal fundraiser: any contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference. If you’d like to do something even bigger, start your own personal fundraiser just like we did and help us reach many new people we wouldn’totherwise be ableto reach by asking your friends, family, and coworkers to support you with a donation.Other ways to donate:You can also donate via bank transfer or postal money order.IBAN: IT04 X030 6909 6061 0000 0008 036POSTAL ACCOUNT: 12148417Both in the name of: Associazione Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIIIPlease specify the reason for payment: 26R015 CF Il Cireneo minibusWe can’t do it alone, but with your help we can reach our goal! Thank you.