The 26th round will not only be a day of competition in the Serie A1. On the 27th and 28th of February, The Italian Volleyball league and its clubs will support the research against the rare illnesses. The 28th is the official World Day against the rare illnesses promoted by the EURORDIS organization and coordinated in Italy by UNIAMO FIMR. The aim is to contribute and increase the awareness on those rare illnesses which can either be lethal or lead to disabilities. The slogan will be “Patients and Reseachers: together for life”.
During the official presentations of the games, the players will wear promotional tee-shirts and it will show a big banner to remind everyone of the effort made to help the millions of people ill in the world.
“Sport should always bring a positive message – explained Italian League president, Claudio Sciurpa – This is why we are happy to join this initiative in order to make the politicians aware and involve the scientific community to increase the interest and financing of the research against rare illnesses”.
