Francesco has already traveled the roads of five regions and has arrived in Trentino. Despite the sometimes adverse weather conditions, the long ride of the president of Isla continues without obstacles, the meetings are numerous and the supporters of the Association are increasing and starting the support at a distance.Francesco’s Solidarity ride continues without a hitch. The first rains and some landslides do not stop our president, on the pedals since August 24, without interruptions. After crossing Lazio, Tuscany, Liguria, Lombardy and Piedmont, we arrived in Trentino. Many meetings and new supporters entered the great family of Isla ng Bata, who give a sense of importance to the effort of each pedal stroke. Because, as Francesco says, “The motivations of this Solidarity ride give us the right push to go on day after day, but the fatigue is definitely felt!”. The various stages range from 50 to 100 kilometers in length and when the weather forecast is not on your side, everything becomes a little more complicated.
“Just today,” Francesco tells us, “I learned of a landslide that will interrupt my route to Treviso and I will have to figure out if there are alternative roads that can be traveled by bike or if I will have to use another means of transport to reach the next stop.” Despite some unexpected events, the ride continues and we truly thank all the people who welcome us, listen, share and amplify our message of solidarity for the protection of the rights of the children we welcome.
“There are about 16 new long-distance parents. A family – that of Isla – that is growing more and more. Many people who become part of our project and a point of reference for the girls we welcome. Because for a reality like ours, a long-distance parent is truly a support for each of our girls: a person who will be by their side and who, even from a distance, will always be part of their present and their future!”
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