Inclusive mini-basketball in Varese: doubled fundraising campaign gets underway

Context

TL;DR

• VBS launches the third edition of Inclusive Minibasket
• Donations doubled by the Foundation from October 1 to October 31
• Training sessions every Tuesday at the Pellico Gym in Varese

Key facts

• Organizer → SSD Varese Basket School
• Project → «Inclusive Minibasket»
• Training sessions → Tuesday, 16:15-17:15, Pellico Gym
• Fundraiser → donations doubled throughout October
• Event → «Uniform Party», October 17, Falaschi Gym

The project in the gym

In the month of philanthropy, SSD Varese Basket School (VBS) presents in Varese, for the third consecutive year, a new edition of the «Inclusive Minibasket» project. The initiative uses sport to promote inclusion and involves children with and without disabilities.

The stated goal is to offer a concrete opportunity to play together, have fun and build friendships. The project brings together children with and without disabilities in the same opportunity to play, with a program designed to make minibasket accessible to everyone.

The sessions are scheduled every Tuesday afternoon, from 16:15 to 17:15, at the Pellico Gym in Varese. For one hour, the gym becomes a space where sport is presented as accessible and open to everyone. The program is led by a qualified team of VBS coaches, who support the children on the court.

The initiative has a twofold impact. Children with disabilities develop social, motor and cognitive skills; their teammates learn to put themselves out there and adapt the rules so that no one is left out. Mutual respect is thus learned during the activity, through shared experience on the court.

The setting is calm and welcoming. Every young athlete sees their abilities recognized and receives support in situations of greater vulnerability. For VBS, minibasket goes beyond a simple sport: it represents an opportunity to create bonds, challenge their own limits and experience a positive relationship with themselves and others.

The project's value is linked to the possibility of sharing sports practice and recognizing abilities and vulnerabilities without leaving anyone behind. Throughout the program, the dimension of play remains connected to growth and the building of relationships, according to an initiative aimed at all young athletes.

Operational details

Resources for keeping the program running

The financial support is organized through the campaign «30 days to donate». The initiative was created in collaboration with the Fondazione Comunitaria del Varesotto and covers the entire month of October: from October 1 to October 31, all donations intended for the «Inclusive Minibasket» are doubled by the Foundation.

The arrangement connects each contribution received during the stated period to concrete support for the project. The funds raised are used to cover expenses related to qualified educational staff, the purchase of sports equipment, and gym rentals. These are essential costs for carrying out the activity, which registration fees alone cannot cover.

The fundraising therefore relates to the people who take part in the program, the equipment used during the activity, and the spaces where training sessions can take place. The doubling provided by the Foundation applies to donations received during the campaign period and strengthens the support directed toward VBS's project.

In its message to the community, VBS also describes even the smallest donation as a strong sign of participation and closeness. The contribution is presented as a form of support for an activity that requires qualified staff, sports equipment, and gyms, in addition to the resources obtained through registration fees.

A mother's testimony also helps explain the meaning of the activity, linking the everyday act of training to the dignity accorded to every person:

«During VBS's Inclusive Minibasket training sessions, holding hands takes on a special meaning: it can restore dignity and recognition to every person, whatever their circumstances»

The testimony links training to the recognition of the dignity and importance of every person, regardless of the circumstances in which they live. The mother's perspective adds to the presentation of the project a response directly linked to the experience of VBS's Inclusive Minibasket.

Key points

The morning at Palestra Falaschi

The project will be celebrated at a public event, during which it will be possible to learn more about it up close. The «Uniform Day» will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 to 12:00, at Palestra Falaschi in Valle Olona, at Piazza don L. Gabbani, 1, in Varese.

The morning will begin with a segment dedicated to the athletes: all participants will receive a shirt and shorts. A practical demonstration of the inclusive activity is scheduled for around 11. The event will also help promote the fundraising campaign by linking the distribution of the uniform, the on-court trial and support for the project.

The stated schedule brings the activities announced for the Uniform Day together into two hours. It starts at 10 and ends at 12; the demonstration is scheduled for around 11. The Valle Olona venue will be the location identified by VBS to provide an up-close look at this initiative and present the inclusive activity.

How to support Minibasket Inclusivo

The donation can be made online through the dedicated page on the Fondazione Comunitaria del Varesotto website. Bank transfer is also possible, payable to Fondazione Comunitaria del Varesotto Ente Filantropico, with IBAN IT87 N032 3901 6006 7000 1966 911. The payment reference should state «Minibasket Inclusivo».

Another option is scanning the QR Code included in the campaign materials. The listed options therefore include the online page, the bank transfer and the code associated with the materials distributed for the fundraising campaign.

For contacts and information, SSD Varese Basket School is listed. The contact is the email address [email protected], provided alongside the donation methods and the October 17 event for information about the project and the campaign.

Source: varesenews.it