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Core Mission & History:
Focus: Prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Duration: 35 years of activity.
Origin: Started as an association,transformed into a foundation.
Initial funding: 1,500,000,000 old lire (equivalent to 782,000 euros today), as indicated by a commemorative plaque.Activities & Impact:
Citizen Screenings:
Checked 48,935 citizens in total.
Screenings conducted via mobile clinics in Pesaro and Fano, and at the Cardiovascular Diseases prevention center in Pesaro.
Services included: total cholesterol, HDL/LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, blood pressure, BMI calculation, family history collection, atrial fibrillation testing, and doctor interviews.
Student Screenings:
Checked 11,000 secondary school students (14-18 years old). Approximately 25% of these students were reported to their family doctor due to cardiovascular risk.
Funding & Recognition Challenges:
Early Support (1990-2009): exclusively through personal initiatives, sponsorships, and event organization.
Regional Collaboration (2010-2015): Marche Region recognized the Foundation’s value, signing annual collaboration agreements with Asur, Hospital, and the Foundation for specific prevention projects.
Post-2015 Difficulties:
Numerous unsuccessful attempts to secure institutional recognition and official accreditation from regional presidents.
Bounced between managers and councilors without concrete solutions.
Increasing difficulties in accessing institutional awards.
Continued operation: Relied on support from private citizens and companies.
2024 Support: Maintained commitments despite economic crisis, thanks to private supporters (Giancarlo Selci, nardo filippetti) and especially Banca di Pesaro (for the last 15 years).
AST Pesaro – Urbino (May 2024): A public tender for cardiovascular disease prevention was initiated, but participation was impossible due to extremely limited time for documentation submission.
Awards & Recognition Received:
“Sane City – Oscar of Health”: Awarded by the World Health Organization (WHO) to the city of Pesaro. The butterflies award: From the province of Pesaro.
President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano: Sent a plaque to Prof. Sgarbi for the prevention work.
key Individuals & Groups Thanked:
Achille Marchionni (marchionni & Partners): tax consultant since 1995,instrumental in involving partners and new founding members.
General Luigi Lilliu: Vice-president since 1991, credited with guiding the change from association to foundation and for long-term work.
pino Mainieri: director since 1990, recognized as a tireless creator and organizer of initiatives.
Board of Directors: Massimo marchi, Cascino Piergiorgio, Pazzi Roberto, Giovanna Giordano, Daniele Livi, Vincenzi Gabriele. Volunteers, nurses/Doctors: Appreciated for their collaboration on projects.
* Board of Statutory Auditors: President Eros Battistoni, and mayors Carmine Stampa and Giuliano Si.
Overall Tone:
The text conveys a strong sense of dedication to public health and a history of significant achievements in cardiovascular disease prevention.However, it also highlights the persistent challenges faced in securing consistent institutional support and recognition, forcing reliance on private funding. The gratitude expressed towards individuals and organizations underscores the importance of these relationships for the Foundation’s continued operation.
