16 Dec

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On October 4, 2025, the Golf Club Le Robinie in Solbiate Olona set the stage for the second edition of the "Bianca Ballabio" Golf Tournament. It was a day of sport and sharing that saw extraordinary participation. Beyond the competition, the highlight was the grand charity lottery, made possible thanks to the dedication of Barbara Repossini and Emanuele Canziani. Thanks to the generosity of shopkeepers from Legnano and the surrounding areas, prizes with a total value of approximately 8,000 euros were up for grabs. The success of this edition motivates us for the next one: we look forward to seeing you on October 3, 2026, for the third edition! ...

16 Dec

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The second edition of the "Bianca Ballabio" Tennis Tournament, held at the Tennis Club Busto Arsizio, was an event of the highest sporting and emotional level. This year, the competition carried an even more prestigious prize: the assignment of a Wild Card for the pre-qualifications of the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia at the Foro Italico in Rome. Taking the title and the coveted pass to Rome was Anastasia Grimalska, who won the tournament demonstrating great talent and determination. A special thanks goes to Coach Paolo Zingale, the impeccable organizer and Bianca's first coach, and to the Tennis Club Busto Arsizio for hosting this event that unites sport and solidarity. ...

16 Dec

Posted at 00:22h in Projects 2025 by

Together with our dear friends Alessia Fugazzola and Nicola Zeni, we presented the Scholarship dedicated to Dr. Sofia Filippini, a young doctor who passed away too soon. The award was granted to Dr. Giordano Spacco, a resident at the University of Genoa (Diabetology, Gaslini Hospital). Thanks to the collaboration with FID and the Brescia Diabetic Association, the winner will be able to conduct a year of valuable research in Leuven, Belgium, to fight Type 1 diabetes. ...

16 Dec

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On October 28, 2025, we experienced a deeply moving moment at the University of Sassari. In the presence of the Rector Gavino Mariotti and the faculty, an official plaque bearing the University seal and a certificate of merit in memory of Bianca were presented to her family. The University wished to honor Bianca in the very year she would have completed her studies, remembering "the commendable commitment, enthusiasm, and passion with which she dedicated herself to the study of Medicine". ...

16 Dec

Posted at 00:07h in Projects 2025 by

Once again, the Foundation renewed its commitment to the University of Sassari by establishing a Scolarship to reward merit. The 2025 award was presented to Dr. Giulia Soggia, who graduated with 110 cum laude and a special mention. This edition was made possible thanks to the generous donation from the Rotary Club Busto, Gallarate, Legnano "La Malpensa". We extend our heartfelt thanks to President Dr. Roberto Antonelli and our dear friend Dr. Lorenzo Piccione for supporting Bianca's memory through academic excellence. ...

16 Dec

Posted at 00:03h in Projects 2025 by

During our annual event, hosted with great sensitivity by our friend Max Pisu, we proudly announced that "Bianca's Sprout" (Il germoglio di Bianca) has officially blossomed. This three-year commitment allowed us to donate 4 latest-generation labor beds, 2 fetal monitoring ultrasounds, and 4 showers for natural analgesia to the maternity ward. A special thanks goes to the Quattro Ospedali Foundation and the Lions Clubs (Legnano Host, Castello Le Robinie, Carroccio) for their fundamental support. To seal this achievement, the "Carlo dell'Acqua" Art High School in Legnano donated a wonderful portrait of Bianca. The artwork has been hung at the entrance of the obstetrics department, alongside the commemorative plaques, welcoming every new life that enters the world. ...

13 Mar

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On January 12, 2025, the Sala Ratti in Legnano hosted the concert "Where There Are Angels, There Is Melody", organized by the Bianca Ballabio Foundation in memory of Bianca Ballabio and Carabinieri's Vice Brigadier Saverio Cirillo. The event featured internationally renowned pianist Emanuele Arciuli, who performed pieces by composers such as Haydn, Debussy, Grieg, Margaret Bonds, William Duckworth, John Harbison, and Michael Daugherty. The initiative is part of the "Il Germoglio di Bianca" project, aimed at raising funds for the Obstetrics and Gynecology department of Legnano's Hospital. The hall was packed, and the audience greatly appreciated Arciuli’s performance, giving him warm applause at the end of the concert. The event was a meaningful moment for the community, bringing together music and solidarity in remembrance of Bianca and Saverio. ...

13 Mar

Posted at 21:50h in Projects 2024 by

In December 2024, the "Bianca Ballabio" Annual Award Scholarship was once again granted by Rectoral Decree at the University of Sassari (Department of Medicine and Surgery) to the top student of the academic year who was a classmate of Bianca. The scholarship, donated by the Bianca Ballabio Foundation, is awarded annually and is valued at 3,000 euros. This year, the scholarship was awarded to Tomaso Leonardo Porcheddu as the best student of the 2023/2024 Academic Year in Medicine and Surgery. With this annual award, the Bianca Ballabio Foundation continues to invest in the talents of those who choose to dedicate themselves to caring for others. ...

13 Mar

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On November 23rd, 2024, the Golf Club Le Robinie hosted the 1st "Bianca Ballabio" Foundation Trophy in memory of the young woman from Legnano who passed away in a car accident. The event, which saw great participation, was played over 18 holes in a Stableford format. The overall trophy was won by Massimiliano Sforza, while Marco Rondanini, Marco Trucco, and Deborah Guolo triumphed in the net categories. The tournament helped raise funds for the foundation’s projects, such as "Il Germoglio di Bianca". The success of the event suggests it will become a recurring tradition. ...

02 Nov

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ASD Tennis Time Champion, led by European tennis champion Paolo Zingale, and the Bianca Ballabio Foundation came together to honor Bianca with the first edition of a tournament dedicated to her memory at the prestigious Tennis Club in Busto Arsizio. The tournament featured 40 ranked participants from all over Italy, and the winner was Bianca's friend, Rachele Zingale. ...