Como 1907 x Quelli che con Luca Onlus

On Wednesday, 10 December, Como 1907 players from the Primavera squad, Francesco Andrealli, Cristian Mazzara and Italo Bulgheroni, together with first-team goalkeeper Jean Butez, visited patients at the Maria Letizia Verga Centre in Monza.

The Lariani met young patients in both the day hospital unit and the inpatient ward of the Maria Letizia Verga Centre, bringing them small gifts on behalf of the Como 1907 family. The delegation then toured the Fondazione Tettamanti at San Gerardo Hospital in Monza, which, among other initiatives, supports the “Quelli che… con Luca ONLUS” project.

Following the annual meeting with researcher Dr. Sarah Tettamanti, players and staff saw first-hand how research continues to advance year after year, supported in part by Como 1907’s initiatives. This year again, on the occasion of the Como–Genoa match, proceeds from the sale of the club’s 2024/2025 third kit, along with part of the match revenue, were donated to “Quelli che… con Luca ONLUS”. Learn more.

Progress in the fight against pediatric myeloid leukemia continues to accelerate, supported not only by medical teams but also by those who work tirelessly outside the hospital to advance the cause.

Looking ahead to next year, there is strong hope that the first patients will be treated with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia using CAR-T therapy. This therapy was developed at the Fondazione Tettamanti laboratory at San Gerardo Hospital in Monza, thanks to funding from the “Quelli che…con Luca ONLUS” project.

“It was an important experience for me and for the Primavera players this morning. Supporting a place like this is essential, and even bringing a smile is an integral part of contributing to research,” said Jean Butez at the conclusion of the visit.

Como 1907 extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Maria Letizia Verga Centre for the warm welcome and for offering the Biancoblù family a meaningful moment of growth.

A special thanks goes to the Centre’s doctors and researchers, whose daily work stands as a true example of dedication and hope. 

To them, and to the entire Maria Letizia Verga community, we send our sincerest wishes for a Merry Christmas.