day of Awakening Celebrated at Popoli Terme Rehabilitation Center
Popoli Terme, Italy – October 7, 2025 – A moving ceremony took place this morning at teh “sala del Sala” in Popoli Terme, Abruzzo, marking the annual Day of Awakening at the Regional Center of Awakening “Manuela Verna.” The event, organized in collaboration with the “Il Risveglio di Manuela” Association, honored patients undergoing rehabilitation and highlighted the importance of comprehensive care for individuals with acquired cerebral lesions.
the Day of Awakening serves as a vital reminder that each patient represents a unique life story, filled with family, history, and the potential for a future, according to Vitalma Liotti, director of the ASL of Pescara. The center, a leading rehabilitation facility in the Abruzzo region, provides personalized therapeutic paths and a multidisciplinary approach integrating clinical expertise with compassionate care.
Attendees included Anna and Ezio Verna, founders of the “Il Risveglio di Manuela” Association; Carlo d’Aurizio, former director of the Center; morionco Santoro, mayor of Popoli Terme; Valeria Timi, Councilor for Education and Equal Opportunities of the Municipality of Pescara; alongside civil, military, and healthcare personnel.A Holy Mass, celebrated by Father Gianfranco Priore, preceded a symbolic release of ecological balloons, connecting the event to similar initiatives across Italy and Europe.
“The network work between operators, associations and institutions is essential to accompany these people on their recovery path and to return dignity and hope,” Liotti stated. The Regional Center of Awakening “Manuela Verna” provides crucial support for those recovering from serious acquired cerebral lesions, offering a pathway toward renewed independence and quality of life.
