Dear all, waiting for the next issue on research news that we will publish at the end of the month, we invite you all to the presentation event of the “Speranza e Coraggio (Hope and Courage” project that aims to fill the lack of continuous and accessible psychological support for patients affected by glioblastoma or high-grade brain tumor and their families in Italy, improving their quality of life through a service available throughout the national territory.

Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Sala Luttazzi of the Municipality of Trieste, an event dedicated to raising awareness and supporting patients affected by brain tumors and their families, with the participation of experts, volunteer organizations and artists. The event Organized by Glioblastoma.IT ODV, with the patronage of the Municipality of Trieste and the Italian Society of Psycho-Oncology (SIPO), is part of the “Una Luce Sempre Accesa” review. The funds raised will go to the “Speranza e Coraggio” project. The event is hosted by journalist Simona Regina.

Program

Institutional Presentation and Greetings: 15:00-15:15 Glioblastoma.IT ODV, Rappresentanti delle Istituzioni Volunteer Organizations in the fight against Glioblastoma: 15:15-16:00 – Glioblastoma.IT ODV (Roberto Pugliese) – Associazione Amici di Federico  (Valentino Listuzzi) – AGMEN/FVG: Associazione Genitori Malati Emopatici Neoplastici Friuli Venezia Giulia  (Franca Sirotich Casalaz) – La Casa di Joy (Rita Di Rienzo) Progetto “Speranza e Coraggio”: 16:30-16:45 Project Manger (Roberto Pugliese) Scientific coordinator (dott.Fabio Campanella) SIPO Representative (dott.ssa Daniela Tasinato) Entertainment with “i Papu”: 16:45-17:00

Project Glioma FVG: 17:00-18:00 Moderator: Prof.Miran Skrap – Glioblastoma and project Glioma FVG  (Dott. Marco Vindigni Director SOC Neurochirurgia ASUFC) – Neurosurgery in the treatment of glioblastoma  (Dott.ssa Francesca Marotta – SOC Neurochirurgia ASUFC) – Radiotherapy in the treatment of glioblastoma (Dott. Maurizio Mascarin Director SOC Radioterapia CRO Aviano) – Clinical and pre-clinical research in the treatment of glioblastoma and high-grade gliomas (Prof. Daniela Cesselli – Pathological Anatomy UNIUD) Entertainment with “i Papu”: 18:00-18:15 Testimonials and Stories of Hope: 18:15-18:45 Sharing of personal experiences with the participation of the public, patients and family members, Psycho-oncologists, Researchers and specialists of the Glioma FVG project.  Closing and Acknowledgements: 18:45-19:00 Networking Aperitif: 19:00-20:00

Attached is the event flyer and a short presentation of the Hope and Courage project.