A personal challenge · 1 January — 31 December 2027
In 2027 I turn 40. I want to celebrate by running at least 3,650 km and turning every kilometre into tangible support for research and care for children.
Help Andrea take on his challenge: every kilometre can bring a little more hope.
An initiative created and led by Andrea Businaro in support of Fondazione Città della Speranza.
One kilometre at a time, one hope at a time.
The challenge in numbers
An average of ten kilometres a day. Each run will be recorded and the total updated periodically. If I exceed the goal, the extra kilometres will count too.
The counter will be updated with the kilometres actually run in 2027.
How it works
The Foundation receives each donation directly. Andrea tracks his runs and updates the site without collecting or handling money.
I digitally record my kilometres throughout 2027 and share updates on the challenge.
You can make a one-off donation or, as a business, pledge an amount for each kilometre completed.
The bank transfer goes directly to Fondazione Città della Speranza using the official payment reference. No money passes through Andrea.
This is my personal commitment: I will donate €1 to the Foundation for every kilometre I actually run. At 3,650 km, that will be at least €3,650; if I run further, I will donate for those extra kilometres too.
Who the initiative supports
Founded in 1994, Fondazione Città della Speranza has supported paediatric research and families of young patients for over thirty years.
The Foundation supports study, scientific research and care for childhood illnesses, with particular attention to paediatric blood cancers and rare diseases.
It funds research and diagnostic projects, supports the Pediatric Research Institute, and contributes to care for children and their families. It also promotes public understanding of science.
Its office is in Malo, near Vicenza. Its research and care network has an important centre in Padua, home to the Pediatric Research Institute and the Paediatric Oncohaematology Clinic.
Information from the Foundation’s official website. Learn more about the Foundation ↗
Take part
Businesses, professionals and individuals can support the challenge. Each payment is made directly to the Foundation and linked to the initiative through its payment reference.
For businesses
You can pledge an amount for every kilometre actually run, to be paid directly to the Foundation at the end of the challenge, or make a one-off donation.
For business donations, the Foundation can issue a receipt that may be used for tax relief under applicable law.
After making the transfer, you can email the Foundation and copy Andrea at andrea.businaro87@gmail.com, or forward it via WhatsApp. With your permission, we will add your business to the supporters list.
For individuals
Use the bank details and payment reference here to donate directly to the Foundation. We will update the total raised for payments that can be linked to the initiative, without publishing personal data.
All donations are made directly to Fondazione Città della Speranza. Andrea does not receive or handle payments.
The hope team
Here you will find project updates and the businesses that choose to support the challenge, with their permission.
Updates will begin in 2027.
Andrea · one kilometre at a timeHello, I’m Andrea
I’m Andrea Businaro, a running and marathon enthusiast. Running changes my life every day, helping me find energy, balance and the motivation to keep going.
In 2027 I turn 40 and have decided to turn this passion into a charitable challenge: run at least 3,650 km, share the journey, and support research and care for children.