A play-focused charity initiative in Pompeii raised €1,120, reported as intended for Fondazione Santobono Pausilipon ETS, the foundation linked to Naples' Santobono Pausilipon children's hospital.
The initiative, called "InGiù per un sorriso," took place in the spaces of the InGiù play centre on Via Vittorio Emanuele in Pompeii. It was organised through a collaboration between Leo Club Pompei and the InGiù ludoteca.
A free afternoon of games with open donations
The event had been announced as a free afternoon of games and workshops for families and children. Entry was free, no booking was required, and visitors could make an open donation to Fondazione Santobono Pausilipon.
According to the local press report, donations were collected both during the event and remotely from people who had been unable to attend. The total reported was €1,120, described as fully intended for the foundation.
Where it took place
The venue was Ludoteca InGiù – Loving Place, at Via Vittorio Emanuele 34 in Pompeii. The format connected recreational activities for children with support for paediatric patients.
Why Santobono
The Santobono Pausilipon is presented by its supporting organisation as a paediatric hospital in Naples. That organisation states that it raises funds to support technology and initiatives aimed at a child-friendly hospital.
No specific Santobono project for this €1,120 sum was indicated in the sources consulted.
What is confirmed — and what is not
Confirmed by the available sources is the reported result: €1,120 collected in connection with the event and indicated for Fondazione Santobono Pausilipon ETS.
What is not independently documented in the acquired sources is confirmation from the foundation that the transfer was received. The sources also do not give the number of participants, the split between on-site and remote donations, or direct statements from the organisers or the foundation beyond the press account.
