Red Cross Week in Viterbo
This year there is an anniversary: 160 years since the foundation of the institution
VITERBO – Gratitude, care for the fragile and reminder to recent evacuation called in Viterboas soon as I found theunexploded device that sowed terror: from the congratulations of mayor Frontini to the president of the Committee Marco Sbocchia from Viterbo of the CRI feelings of rediscovery emerge serenity, after critical days for citizens.
L’May 8th is the anniversary of Henry Dunant’s birththe philanthropist founder of the Red Cross: this entire week is dedicated to the memory of the event and toexpression of national and international pride for the work carried out by the organisation’s staff. On the facade of Palazzo dei Priori has the flag displayed of the Red Cross, which will be removed on May 12, while a lighting effect paints the papal building red.
Furthermore, the 2024 is the year of the 160th anniversary of the foundation of the association: the complex period that Viterbo has experienced – between the reception of the inhabitants of the red zone in the Marshals School to the provision of the headquarters in Strada Mammagialla to meet the coordination of the rescue services – has made it possible for new roots to the institutioncommitted to alleviating the suffering of many.
The volunteers, who often find themselves intensifying their activities, reassure the needy or most vulnerable people with their humanity and competence, contributing to infuse They courage. The relationship of continuity with the commitment of the Armed Forces is tangible: the latter represent the cornerstones of the current use of the auxiliary corps, the volunteer nurses and the volunteer military corps.
With delegations in Blera, Capodimonte, Tuscania, Valentano and Vetralla, the Viterbo Red Cross she was able to answer 8300 user callswalking 140 thousand km for social and health services and distributing 100 tons of food to the vulnerable population, diluting their sacrifice in 60 thousand hours totals.
Also the President Sbocchia warmly thanked all the volunteersmen and women with a great spirit of self-sacrifice and undoubtedly great value.
