The famous mountaineer from Mantova received the award that rewards those who have shown a particular commitment to the dissemination of values such as solidarity, altruism and respect for the environment. Gold medals in memory of Lorenzo Paroni and Giulio Alberto Pacchioni, of the Alpine rescue of the Guardia di Finanza of Friuli Venezia Giulia. A special recognition to the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps for the 70th anniversary of its foundation.
“A genuine interpreter of 360-degree solidarity”. This is how this morning the president of the Pinzolo International Alpine Solidarity Award Giuseppe Ciaghi introduced Fausto De Stefani, awarded this year for his ability to combine love for the mountains with human solidarity and respect for the environment.
A world-famous mountaineer, one of the founders of Mountain Wilderness, De Stefani has been committed for years to the dissemination of a mountain culture oriented towards solidarity and the protection of the planet, especially among the younger generations. Among the works most appreciated by the Organizing Committee, the creation of a school for street children and communities in difficulty in Kirtipur, Nepal.
“I believe that solidarity starts in childhood and for this reason it is necessary to invest in the young generations who are the true hope for the future of this planet” commented De Stefani receiving the Award.
“This event always manages to give meaning to those who risk, and sometimes sacrifice, their lives for others” said Michele Cereghini, mayor of Pinzolo, opening the 53rd edition of the award ceremony at the Paladolomiti for the Award created by Angiolino Binelli to recognize the commitment of those who risk their lives to help others without asking for anything in return. Like Lorenzo Paroni and Giulio Alberto Pacchione, members of the Guardia di Finanza Alpine Rescue, who died during a training outing in the mountains of Friuli. To remember them and pay homage to them, the Committee gave their families posthumous gold medals.
Maurizio Dellantonio, president of the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps, spoke to summarize the values that the Award represents, and received recognition from the organizing committee on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Corps. Roberto Failoni, provincial councilor for crafts, commerce, tourism, forests, hunting and fishing, Simone Marchiori, provincial councilor for housing policies, heritage, state property and promotion of knowledge of autonomy, and Tullio Serafini, president of the Madonna di Campiglio Tourism Board, also spoke to demonstrate the closeness and support of local institutions.
