Comments on: Fundraising for L’Aquila

By: lifeinabruzzo

lifeinabruzzo — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:55:51 +0000

Hi Anthony
Have a look at wordpress.org, that should suffice to get you started. Maybe find out from your relatives their internet access and pc/mac & web literacy. Things are a bit slower here, due to the mountains etc there was what was called the digital divide and adsl is only now appearing in some villages, some villages have a slightly slower comune free network but best ask first, but great idea. If you want to send us anything try emailing hello@lifeinabruzzo.com

By: Anthony Crisi

Anthony Crisi — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 07:22:18 +0000

I am considering creating a website for acess by relatives and friends interested in ancestors from Montepagano and Roseto degli Abruzzi as well as L'Aquila and Ripa Fagnano Alto; the former is my maternal ancestors and the latter is my paternal ancestors. If I did set up a website, I would want a password known to only relatives and friends who can correct, revise, add, and otherwise embellish it. I hope to have music, videos, and genealogical data. Any ideas and suggestions you may have will be appreciated.

I received your last reply to my last comment. How does one send you an attachment or a link for a website?

By: lifeinabruzzo

lifeinabruzzo — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:31 +0000

That's great, please keep me and everyone that reads the site with how you get on, maybe you can write an article about how to track family!

By: Anthony Crisi

Anthony Crisi — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:23:04 +0000

Sammy, I have found a website for the comune in Repa Fagnan Alto as well as L'Aquila. Also, there is Facebook and Forums relative to these places. I will explore these. I will try to contact the mayor or other administrative officials to get further information. Thank you for all your assistance. I am waiting for April when you will provide updates on how the people of L'Aquila and Ripa Fagnano are doing at this time.

By: lifeinabruzzo

lifeinabruzzo — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:40:45 +0000

The majority of people have bank accounts here, there may be some old ladies like anywhere with money squirreled under the floorboards but it's impossible not to have one. Yes you can write ask your bank to create a cheque in their name or write one yourself I am afraid I don't know enough about Reusch Internationale. Have you tried contacting the comune in Ripa Fagnano Alto for addresses?

By: Sheila de Rosa

Sheila de Rosa — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:28:11 +0000

I Chair an unofficial twinning between Tring, Herts., UK and Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo and here in Tring we have staged a week-long fund-raising event. Local restaurants, delicatessen and hairdressers have been creative with their ideas. One chain of restaurants (Oakman Inns) have produced an Italian Menu where all profits go to the fund-raising pot. Another restaurant (Da Vinci) has a board with lottery numbers for sale, and the person who draws a number which matches the Lottery Bonus Ball wins a superb hamper of Italian Produce. The hairdressers has a raffle to win a free cut & blow-dry and free highlights.
At the end of the week, when we know what we have raised we will decide who to give the money to, and we take onboard the advice given on this site. We are in touch with L'Aquila hospital asking for re-assurance that re-building contracts are given to appropriate contractors.
Throughout this venture we have been supported by local press and the BBC Oxford news desk, who are keen to come to Abruzzo to see the story completed.
I would appreciate any advice on worthy recipients for monetary assistance.
Keep up the good work.
Sheila de Rosa

By: Alfonso Pierantonio

Alfonso Pierantonio — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:10:28 +0000

Hi Sam,

please consider to give some emphasis to the following

http://www.ideasforlaquila.org

it is an academic initiative which published a "call for ideas" about a new vision for a city to be starting from the city it was.

Thank you,
Alfonso Pierantonio
University of L'Aquila

By: Imagine if your Grandad

Imagine if your Grandad — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:25:06 +0000

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By: Romano Fionda

Romano Fionda — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:06:11 +0000

Hi there Sam,

http://www.abruzzonelcuore.org/

This is Jarno Trulli's (Toyota F1 driver's) website for Abruzzo.

The Ferrari team sported the words 'Abruzzo Nel Cuore' on their cars this weekend in China and thought you could perhaps create a link to it also.

Romano.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:39:22 +0000

London - Picnic in the Park - all funds to the Red Cross When: 9th May Where: Battersea Park What: Picnic & raffle all funds to the Red Cross L'Aquila Fund. All prizes most welcome, already Goucho Restaurant, Carluccio's, Pinko have given so if you can contribute let us know. Facebook Reference: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=78315046666 Organised by Italianalondra

By: Sammy

Sammy — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:23:08 +0000

Saturday 18th April - there is a fundraising 'Italian Cena' (dinner) in French House (6433 North Frances Street) organized by the French & Italian Depts & the Piazza Italia Clubs @ Wisconsin Uni, USA.
Cost : $10.
The collection will go to the NIAF/Abruzzo Relief Fund. There is no better cause to go and eat buffet pasta for!

By: Tom Doherty

Tom Doherty — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:07:38 +0000

Thank you Sammy, I have a target of 1600 euro (4 pictures @400 ea ) Already i have had a lot of interest. If pictures sell quickly enough I will include more picture from my Abruzzo files. My page on Deviantart is called Pictd and if people wish they can also contact me re. buying images displayed on that site or my own pictorial section featured on my own website. All printing and framing costs are being borne by me so all the money raised will be going to the relief fund. I am also toying with the idea of offering my services as a wedding photographer to someone getting married in the Abruzzo region and the full monies I receive from that I would also donate to the fund.
Thanks again,
Tom Doherty

By: Sammy

Sammy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:36:56 +0000

Tom Doherty is an award winning Irish photographer who will be holding a photography exhibition in aid of L'Aquila. Where: Country Choice, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, Ireland Features: The pictures from different villages in Abruzzo and one of L'Aquila. Funds Raised will go to: Pro Loco in Carapelle Calvisio & taken there on his return to Abruzzo on 17 May 2009. Images can be purchased, you can view online his style before Friday at via his website or DeviantArt Gallery.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:02:25 +0000

We've been contacted by The UK Rotary Club, they are launching a worldwide appeal to buy 'Shelter Boxes' - this includes a trackable 10-man tent, blankets and the basic living & cooking essentials that every individual needs, contact your local club to find out more..., you can read more about the Shelter Boxes here