The ninth edition of the Perazza Calendar, the charity project promoted by the Treviso-based communications agency Perazza srl, closed with a new record. Once again this year, athletes from Benetton Rugby, Nutribullet Treviso Basket, and Prosecco DOC A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano lent their faces to the charity calendar.
The funds raised this year for children undergoing treatment in the pediatric ward of Ca’ Foncello Hospital in Treviso and at the IOV – Veneto Oncology Institute total 36,120 euros: the best result in the initiative’s history, which has raised a total of more than 230,000 euros since 2018.
The check, divided equally between the two institutions, was officially presented on June 8 at the headquarters of the Prosecco DOC Protection Consortium, the initiative’s main sponsor, in the presence of representatives from the participating teams, sponsors, and local institutions.
The 2026 edition introduced a new feature that once again highlighted the connection between the project and the local area: the collaboration with the Treviso Comic Book Festival.
Three illustrators from the Festival worked to integrate photographs of male and female athletes with original graphic designs. The result is a calendar that speaks different languages: vibrant colors for Benetton Rugby, charm and elegance for Prosecco Doc A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano, and an urban, contemporary aesthetic for Nutribullet Treviso Basket. Three versions that leave a lasting impression, united by the same charitable goal.
Sold online and distributed in arenas, stadiums, and the teams’ official stores starting in November, the calendar once again received a warm welcome from fans, sports enthusiasts, and local communities. This response confirms just how much the project has become a beloved and eagerly anticipated event, year after year.
Mario Conte, Mayor of Treviso, had this to say about the initiative’s success: “Over the years, the Perazza Calendar has become an extraordinary symbol of how sports, creativity, and solidarity can come together for the
good of the community. Riccardo Perazza, the champions of our professional teams who stepped up, and all the partners who made this initiative possible deserve our applause because the result achieved—a significant fundraising total for the Pediatrics Department of Ca’ Foncello Hospital and the IOV—once again demonstrates the great generosity of our community. Treviso is capable of producing sporting excellence at the national and international levels, but above all, it knows how to transform success and visibility into a concrete opportunity to help those who need it most. This is the most beautiful value of a project that, after nine years, continues to grow and do good.”
“We are proud to host the presentation of this important check again this year, which testifies to the generosity of our community and the effectiveness of a project that unites sports, art, and solidarity. “Being the main sponsor of the 2026 Perazza Calendar allows us to provide concrete support to outstanding organizations such as the IOV and the pediatric department in Treviso, confirming the Consortium’s commitment to promoting initiatives that bring real benefits to our community,” states Giancarlo Guidolin, President of the Prosecco DOC Protection Consortium.
“We accept this contribution with deep gratitude, as it is intended to support the children and families staying in the Pediatric Ward at Ca’ Foncello Hospital,” emphasizes Giancarlo Bizzarri, General Director of ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana. “Local initiatives like the Perazza Calendar demonstrate just how generous our community can be and how close it stands with those most in need. The constant commitment that Perazza Srl and the champions of our region renew year after year in the name of solidarity represents an extraordinary example of social responsibility and genuine closeness to the community. Sincere thanks go to Riccardo Perazza, to all the project’s supporters, to the athletes, and to all those who, through their purchase, have chosen to do good.”
“I would like to wholeheartedly thank everyone who contributed to this extraordinary achievement of solidarity,” states Dr. Patrizia Simionato, General Director of the IOV-IRCCS. “Once again, the Perazza Calendar demonstrates how the local area, businesses, culture, and sports organizations can come together in a concrete way to support the most vulnerable patients. I thank those who conceived and participated in this commendable and well-established project, which allows our Institute to benefit from concrete support for cancer research. For the IOV, this is invaluable assistance, enabling us to continue providing care and support to patients throughout their cancer journey.”
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