Italian families donate ambulance and medical wheelchair to regional health services

In Reggio Emilia, the family of the late Professor Anna Gianferrari donated a fully equipped ambulance to the Public Assistance branch of Croce Verde. The ambulance bears the inscription “Donated by Professor Anna Gianferrari and Family” and will serve emergency‑urgency operations in the local community, reflecting the family’s long‑standing ties to the area and their commitment to public health and safety.

In Crotone, the Fontana‑Ruberto family donated a specialized medical wheelchair with an integrated weight‑monitoring system to the internal‑medicine department of San Giovanni di Dio Hospital. The gift honors Elisa Fontana, who died in 2024 after a serious illness, and is intended to aid patients and support staff in daily care.

Both gestures underscore private philanthropy’s role in strengthening Italy’s regional health services.