Gigi and Letizia are the parents of the Il Cireneo Family Home, a residential facility run by the Pope John XXIII Community, located in Massarosa, in the province of Lucca.
For over thirty years, Gigi and Letizia have chosen to open the doors of their home and their hearts to people who, in addition to facing social hardships, also live with physical and mental disabilities. Those who are welcomed there feel like part of a real family. The love and care they receive ensure that everyone feels they have immense value and can build a future for themselves.
Among the children cared for there is Luca, a boy with a severe disability who arrived at this home when he was just five months old, shortly after being discharged from the hospital. In the arms of Gigi and Letizia, he found a mom and dad ready to love him unconditionally, who over the years have given him affection, security, and the chance to rebuild his future, proving that love can overcome any obstacle.
A New Minibus to Tackle Busy Days
Every day, the children in our care go to school, to the hospital for checkups and physical therapy, participate in various educational activities, meet with friends, and enjoy the events the local area has to offer.
Unfortunately, the vehicle currently in use is no longer suitable for transporting the family safely, and they now need a new, specially equipped minibus, valued at approximately 42,000, for Luca and his siblings. The new minibus is not just a vehicle; it’s the chance to continue living their daily lives. It’s the freedom to go to school, receive the care they need, participate in community life, and face each day without letting an obstacle become a limitation.
Support this project: with your help, you can assist not only Luca but the entire Cireneo family, so that it may continue—as it has for over thirty years—to welcome, support, and share life with those most in need.
You can support this project in two ways:
- Donate to an existing personal fundraiser: any contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference.
- If, on the other hand, you’d like to do something even bigger, start your own personal fundraiser and help us reach many new people we otherwise wouldn’t be able to reach by asking your friends, family, and colleagues 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 036
POSTAL ACCOUNT: 12148417
Both payable to: Associazione Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII
Please specify the purpose of the payment: 26R015 CF Il Cireneo minibus
