Wembrace Awards 2025, the strength of the collaboration celebrated with a special evening together with Bebe Vio

Together or Nothing: “Everyone’s dream creates something great”. With these words Bebe Vio has opened the third edition of Wembrace Awards, an event conceived and organized by the Art4Sport Onlus Association, founded in 2009 by the athlete together with parents Teresa Grandis and Ruggero Vio to the Fabric of Milan. Among the guests Gigi Buffon and Ilaria D’Amico, Alfa, Fabio Capello, Melissa Satta and many other guests while stories of people, associations and organizations that made the inclusion their mission have alternated on stage and, with their example, have shown how the union is the engine of every great transformation.

Held at the Milan steam factory, The event was presented by Germano Lanzoniactor, comedian and HBE founder. During the event, the 20 finalist storiesdivided into four “spheres of interest”, but united by the same claim: “Together or Nothing”, reminiscent of the importance of the strength of collaboration as an engine to overcome difficult challenges. To decree the winners, an exceptional jury, made up of many well -known faces.

Giovanni Malagò and Bebe Vio.

For the Creativity sphere The ‘has been awardedReal live appintroduced by Gabriele CorsiShowman, television and radio conductor, author and actor. “Vite Vere” is an app developed by the Vite Down Dawn Vite Cooperative of Padua to promote the autonomy of people with intellectual disabilities. Created by the engineer Guido Marangoni, the app uses the artificial intelligence of Google Gemini to analyze images and provide customized audio instructions for daily activities such as domestic management and mobility. Recently awarded the competition Gemini API developer 2024the app helps people with disabilities to become more independent, also sensitizing parents on the importance of promoting autonomy.

The other finalist stories of the Creativity sphere celebrated during the event were: Arnold & Family (@4rnol4), Take That I Can Campaign, Homer State Tactile Museum And Rob Kenney – Dad, How do I? (@dadhowdoi).

For the Opportunities sphere The history of theAssociation 232 – Rap at the service of education, presented by the singer -songwriter Paola Turci. The 232 Association founded in 2019 by Fabrizio with colleagues and friends uses rap as an educational tool for minors and young adults working in prisons (juveniles and non -children), in the communities, in schools and with young people after detention. Among the main projects, the workshops involving prisoners inside and outside the institutes of punishment, such as in the music shows in-grade in collaboration with the Bicocca University. The free activities allow the boys to find an expressive channel to rework their experiences, giving them confidence and an opportunity for redemption.

The rosa of the finalists of the Opportunities sphere was completed by: Association one smile extra non -profit organization – Penna grandchildren, Living library – IPM Turin, Dharma ODV children And It loves me on the side of the children – Network of Mommemates.

For the Action sphere has been awarded Fatima Zahra el Maliani, introduced by the comedian Max Angioni. Arrived from Morocco to 2 years old is an extraordinary example of commitment and resilience. Fatima has never forgotten the help received by the child in the after -school Sermig, and has decided to return it as a volunteer to the children of Porta Palazzo, the multicultural district of Turin. Its history reminds us that citizenship is not only a piece of paper, but a door to opportunities that should not remain closed for anyone.

For the action sphere, the other finalists were: Gian Franco Lupo Association – A smile to life ODV, Hamed Ahmadi – A journey of flavors, Marco Caprai – Agriculture that gives asylum And Small municipalities of Welcome.

For the Sfera The World The TV presenter, journalist and activist Ilaria D’Amico presented the two stories that received the prize on equal merit, that of Gaza Boxing Women & Boxe against the siege and that of Otorino Leandro Brandão Guimarães.

The “Gaza Boxing Women” project, founded by Reema Aburahma and the coach Osama Ayoub in 2020, is aimed at women and girls of all ages, offering free training and hope of becoming professional boxing and participating in international tournaments. And it is precisely to support these dreams that the Italian project “Boxing against the siege”, promoted by the NGO Ciss and supported by popular gyms in Rome and Palermo, has decided to offer its help through Italian coaches, donations of equipment. Dr. Leandro Guimarães is a Brazilian pediatric otolaryngoinian who has revolutionized the way of dealing with stress and fear in children before an operation. With a humanized medicine approach, it combines creativity and empathy, dressing young patients from superheroes, such as Batman and Wonder Woman. This gesture reduces pre-operative anxiety and leaves a positive memory of the experience. His approach, gained by the experience with the “Saracura” group, similar to the “Smile Doctors” has become viral, inspiring doctors from all over the world.

The experiences of Emanuela Evangelista- Amazônia, No War Factory And UEFA – A special moment for sport! They completed the picture of the finalists for the sphere The World.

Wembrace Awards rings, become a real symbol of the initiative, they were delivered as recognition to Wembracer of 2025designed by Giorgio Damiani and made of yellow gold, are inspired by the Belle Époque Reel collection of Damiani. The design alternates rectangles and rims on a central element that rotates, recalling a film film. In the Wembrace version, one of the round elements is drilled, a detail that, instead of being an imperfection, makes each ring unique. The hole reveals the skin of the wearer, making the jewel inimitable and precious, just like every individual.

In closing, a special prize was also awarded to Qatar Foundation Ability Friendly Programdelivered on stage by Bebe Vio Granis.

Massimo Manara

THE Rockin ‘1000 animated the evening, whose proceeds will be donated to support against children and teenagers carriers of limb prostheses that theArt4Sport Onlus Association He follows and supports since his birth. The goal is therefore to provide concrete help in sports practice through the purchase of prostheses, prams and sports aids.

«The Wembrace Awards are an appointment dedicated to strong emotions, which celebrates stories of courage and change. Each person here tonight represents in his own way a success against difficulties, not only for himself, but for all those who believe that the true power of change resides in collaboration. ‘Together or Nothing’ is not just a slogan, it is a philosophy of life that unites us all on the path towards a more inclusive and solidarity world. We are stronger together and every story that we celebrate today shows that nothing is impossible when we act as a community. Also this year I want to thank all the people and partners who believed in this project and made this evening unforgettable »commented Beatrice “Bebe” Vio Grandis, Paralympic Fioretto champion.