Being together, competing, smiling and having fun, being rewarded and everyone meeting at the table to share their emotions.
The special athletes parade at Paolo Di Nella Park before the races
It really was “A Different Day”today’s one, Saturday 25 May, for “special” kids from the area and for their families.
Volunteers engaged in races with an impediment between their legs
To the Paolo Di Nella Park in Villalbaneighborhood of Guidonia Monteceliotook place 25th edition from the “MiniOlympics-The Roundabout of Smiles”the event promoted by “Maria Gargani Center”the local non-profit organization for disabled people chaired by Roberto Scaranteand from “The Terrace of Childhood Odv” of Palombara Sabina who financed the sporting event.
Athletes and operators of the non-profit organization “Centro Maria Gargani” of Villalba di Guidonia
Slogan of the event was still “A different day – The value of each person lies in the difference”.
Slogan shared by local and non-local associations that operate in the world of youth disability and who participated in the event, each with their own group of athletes.
Athletes and operators of the non-profit organization “La Pietra Preziosa” of Zagarolo
Athletes and operators of the non-profit organization “The World of Prime Numbers” of Guidonia
Athletes and operators of the “Primavera 86” cooperative of Monterotondo
Athletes and operators of the “Il Pungiglione” cooperative of Monterotondo
Athletes and operators of the Day Centers managed by the “La Lanterna di Diogene” cooperative of Fonte Nuova
From the non-profit organization “The Precious Stone” by Zagarolo to “The World of Prime Numbers” by Guidoniafrom cooperatives “Spring 86” And “The Sting” of Monterotondo to “The Lantern of Diogenes”, Cooperative of Tor Lupara di Fonte Nuova which manages the Day Centers “Beyond Borders” in Setteville and Palombara Sabina, until “Maria Gargani Center”a non-profit organization that will celebrate i. in November 2024 30 years of social activity.
The volunteers from the local associations who accompanied the special athletes during the races
During the day the participants competed in competitions racelaunch of weight And quintanafor disabled people in wheelchairs, with a new and experimental formula: each athlete was in fact paired in tandem with a volunteer from the “Youth of the Italian Red Cross of Guidonia Montecelio”of the association “Volunteer for You” and the association “Michela Stella Maris” of Villanovaof the “Raffaella D’Angelo Center” in Palombara Sabina and Groups Scouts Of Villalba 1 And Montecelio (Guideline 1).
Volunteers who accompanied the kids in the performances, competing with an impediment.
A great celebration of Sport and Solidarity in which, representing the municipal administration, theCristina Rossi, councilor for social policies.
At the end of the races, medals And chocolate hearts Telethon for all participants and lunch.
The volunteers of the Italian Alpine Club of Guidonia Montecelio accompany the children in climbing
In the afternoon old-fashioned games and climbing with the volunteers CAI-Club Alpino Italiano Subsection of Guidonia Montecelio who accompanied the boys in climbing a simulated rock face.
See you next year.
