FONDAZIONE BIMBO TU ONLUS

“A brain tumour in a child is a tumour in the heart of the mother, father and the entire family”. A cancer diagnosis is like a bomb that detonates in the midst of the family: the structure starts to collapse from within, starving the afflicted child of the necessary resources to face the illness with fortitude. Bimbo Tu was created in order to let families in these conditions know that they are not alone. Cancer can be beaten, and the commitment of the organisation is based on the desire to see “its children” grow up. A united family is a fundamental part of the cure and a cheerful countenance of the child is the best way to overcome the illnesses. The most pressing need today is to create suitable accommodation facilities near the Bellaria hospital. The interest of the Bimbo Tu association for the Sant’Angela Home started primarily thanks to its location and its locally oriented vocation. The building stands in the town centre of San Lazzaro di Savena near the Pezzani primary school and next to the San Lazzaro church and the Town Hall. Even though it is located in a quiet and residential street, it is actually in the centre of the social life of San Lazzaro. The Sant’Angela Home also has an impressive history of local accommodation and, for several decades, it has been a beacon of faith and assistance
for people in need, in particular for families and children. The structure has also applied its Christian principles in providing accommodation for people arriving from all over Italy who have travelled to the area for work or health reasons. The vocation of hospitality and “shelter” for families and children is an important aspect of the identity of this structure in the context in which it is located.