At only 9 years old she decided to give up her long and beautiful red hair to give a smile to those who suffer. In March, inspired by a television series, she cut her thick hair, 70 centimeters long, for the first time to transform it into a wig to be given to cancer patients. A gesture of great generosity that did not go unnoticed and earned Mavì Borrelli , a child from Crevalcore (Bologna), the badge of Alfiere della Repubblica. Mavì is among the 25 young people to whom the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, conferred the certificates of honor of Alfiere della Repubblica for being "distinguished as community builders, through their testimony, their commitment, their courageous and supportive actions". Positive models of citizenship, altruism and creativity. Mavì is the youngest on the list together with another girl of her same age, Elena Salvatore di Nola (in the province of Naples), who in video has drawn her city and society to respect those who like her every day he has to deal with obstacles due to architectural barriers or the neglect of some rude fellow citizen.
Among the 'heroes of everyday life' there are those who engaged in rescue operations during natural disasters, such as the 18 year old Alice Andreanelli from Venice who participated in the rescue operations during the emergency caused by the high tide of last November; there are those like Virginia Barchiesi , 17 year old from Ancona, who is committed to defending migrant children and those who have managed to transform the violence suffered into a creative effort, becoming the protagonist of initiatives against bullying and making a short film that has now become a book . The recognition also went to those who had the ability to transform painful personal experiences into a path of individual growth, solidarity and integration, to those who commit themselves with dedication in caring for a family member and respecting nature. In the long list of 25 young people, who are from 9 to 19 years old, there are also Diego Costi , 15 years old from Genoa, for inventing an ice cream that can be eaten by those suffering from Crohn's disease and Loris Esposito , of 14 years, for making a belt that helps blind people to orient themselves in movement thanks to an ultrasound sensor system. Along with the 25 certificates of honor, three plaques for collective actions were delivered, "always inspired by values of altruism and a sense of responsibility towards the common good".
Class III A from the Ettore Maiorana technical institute in Roccella Ionica received them, where a group of 11 boys became the protagonists of a particular experience of solidarity and inclusion towards a partner suffering from autism syndrome. The recognition went to Class IV C of the «Gherardini» primary school in Milan where a group of children, in collaboration with ANPI, embarked on a journey of reflection on citizenship and in-depth study on the Italian Constitution. And to the "Under 16" of the Futuro Aretino Association of Arezzo - The very young of the Futuro Aretino association, for having been promoters of various initiatives to contrast the culture of the high: in particular of three themed parties dedicated to clean fun '. In short, a 'small' Italy with great gestures, an Italy of altruism, resilience and creativity that already draws a better future.
