It’s back with the eighth edition of “A match for life. Memorial Michele Lizzori” which this year will be held in Rivergaro. Two days to raise citizens’ awareness on the topic of donations, in particular of organs and tissues. Aned Sport – the Italian national team for transplant recipients and dialysis recipients – takes to the field, representing the initiatives organized to inform and witness live the importance of this gesture to save a life.
Emilia-Romagna, also for 2023, confirms that it is a Region that is particularly attentive to the issue: in the 12 months just concluded, the highest number of transplants ever was recorded, 585, and 325 donors.
Saturday 1 June in Rivergaro at 9pmthe presentation of the teams that will compete in the football event the following day is expected.
The meeting takes place in the parish hall and will feature doctors and representatives for the donation of the Local Health Authority of Piacenza, as well as Gabriella Sangiorgi, former director of the Emilia-Romagna Regional Transplant Centre.
Sunday 2 June, at 10am, the key moment is on the calendar, namely the football match. The challenge will be between Italian national football team transplants it’s a selection of 118 Piacenza and the Valnure-Riverniviano public assistance at the Fratelli Ramponi municipal stadium in Rivergaro. The initiative is organized by Avis, Aido and Admo with the patronage of the Local Health Authority of Piacenza and the Municipality of Rivergaro.
A match for life was born on the initiative of Michele Lizzoria young man from Aido who passed away prematurely a few years ago.
Since then the association has continued the initiative, adding to the title a dedication to the volunteer who worked so hard to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation.
