On Wednesday, May 6 (6:00 p.m.) at the Ridotto of the Teatro del Popolo, there will be a screening of the short film produced by AVIS in collaboration with students and teachers from the “Bacci-Ridolfi” school
A one-of-a-kind educational initiative that harnesses students’ creativity to support a major social awareness campaign: the decision to donate blood. A noble and compassionate act that can help save lives. This is the goal of the short film “Città dei cuori a manovella,” created by students from classes 1C and 1F at the “Bacci-Ridolfi” middle school, which will be presented at the Ridotto of the Teatro del Popolo on Wednesday, May 6 (6:00 p.m.).
The evening, which marks the concluding event of the “Cartoon School” project (4th edition) promoted and funded by AVIS Castelfiorentino in collaboration with AVIS Toscana, will feature remarks by Mayor Francesca Giannì, Claudia Firenze (President of AVIS Toscana), Silvia Zannelli (President of AVIS Castelfiorentino), the principal of the Comprehensive School, Salvatore Picerno, and the Councilor for Education, Marta Longaresi.
Mirko Fabbreschi, a musician, teacher, and creator of the “Cartoon School” project—carried out in collaboration with the Koete Cultural Association, an organization that has been dedicated for several years to conveying messages of ethical and social value—will also be present to discuss the content and techniques used in the short film
During the evening, the video “Back Stage” will be screened, an engaging account of the work carried out by the students and teachers, followed by the full screening of the animated film.
“I have followed this project since its first edition as Councilor,” notes Mayor Francesca Giannì, “recognizing its enormous potential. Cartoon School is, in fact, an educational program that not only stimulates creativity and fosters new skills but also engages young people and students in a campaign of significant social and health value. My thanks therefore go to the students, teachers, and school staff for bringing this project to fruition, and to AVIS Castelfiorentino for supporting it, reaffirming once again its fundamental role in serving the entire community of Castelfiorentino.”
“Avis Castelfiorentino has been supporting the Cartoon School project in local schools for years,” emphasizes Silvia Zannelli, President of Avis Castelfiorentino, “firmly believing in the potential of animation to introduce younger generations to the values of solidarity and donation. “This event,” Zannelli adds, “marks the start of celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Avis Castelfiorentino’s founding—an important milestone in our presence in the community and our efforts to encourage more and more people to donate blood and plasma.”
“The success of the animated film ‘Città dei Cuori a Manovella’,” notes the school principal, Salvatore Picerno, “is the result of great teamwork: the students were guided by teachers from all subjects on the Class Councils, transforming the workshop into a comprehensive and interdisciplinary educational experience. I would therefore like to thank AVIS Castelfiorentino for this project and for its constant support of the values of creativity and giving.”
