Un Natale Speciale 2025: Como 1907 Meets Young Patients at the Sant’Anna Hospital

Como 1907 returned this year to visit the Pediatrics Department of Sant’Anna Hospital in San Fermo della Battaglia (CO). This initiative renews an important annual tradition for the Club, which is committed to bringing comfort and a sense of closeness to young patients and their families during the Christmas season.

This year, midfielder Maxence Caqueret and goalkeeper Mauro Vigorito visited the children in the ward, bringing smiles and a moment of light-heartedness, accompanied by a blue-jersey teddy bear in Como colors.

The teddy bear is a special gift created as part of the “A Special Christmas” project, made possible thanks to donations from employees of Como 1907 and SENT. Now in its second edition, the initiative is an example of social and corporate responsibility, highlighting the Club’s commitment to supporting the local community. Throughout December, the teddy bears adopted by employees and destined for young patients will be distributed at Sant’Anna Hospital and Sant’Antonio Abate Hospital in Cantù.

The first team will instead contribute through donations aimed at purchasing medical equipment or devices to meet the specific needs identified by healthcare professionals. Last year, with the support of the players and staff, the department received seven “Tytocare” devices (https://comofootball.com/en/raphael-varane-visits-santanna-hospital/).

 Dr. Angelo Selicorni, head of the department, expressed his gratitude to Como 1907: “On behalf of the entire ASST Lariana community, I would like to thank the employees of Como 1907 and SENT for the thoughtful gift dedicated to our young patients. The presence of Mauro Vigorito and Maxence Caqueret, together with their great empathy, brought smiles and moments of genuine lightness to our ward. Gestures like yours remind us of the precious bond that unites sport, community, and solidarity.”

The players’ visit was followed by another meaningful moment. Liam, a border collie from the Valbasca Shelter, the local branch of E.N.P.A., visited the children and delighted them with a brief Pet Therapy session organized in collaboration with hospital staff. The initiative had a dual purpose: marking the beginning of future collaborations with the Valbasca Shelter and promoting the Club’s commitment to raising awareness about volunteering and responsible adoption.

Como 1907 thanks ASST Lariana for its support in this project and for renewing the collaboration year after year.