100 thousand euros raised for the victims of the attack in the center of Modena

MODENA – The fundraising started by the Municipality of Modena a few days after the attack in Via Emilia center which cost the life of Monica Esposito and where seven other people were seriously injured amounts to 100 thousand euros. Mayor Massimo Mezzetti made this known by speaking of the "extraordinary solidarity" expressed by the city: "In the face of violence, a community has chosen not to look the other way".

"When we started raising funds to support the victims, we made a commitment: to guarantee maximum transparency and account for every euro donated. Today we can say that 100 thousand euros have been raised, of which approximately 74 thousand thanks to donations from citizens and 26 thousand made available by the Municipality". “Over 200 donors, including citizens, businesses and associations, wanted to be there,” adds Mezzetti.

"There are those who have donated thousands of euros and those who have contributed a few euros. But every donation, large or small, had the same value: that of a gesture of closeness, of humanity, of solidarity. These resources will now be divided between five beneficiaries: the people injured in the attack and the husband and children of Monica Esposito, who lost her life that day".

"Thank you very much - concludes Mezzetti - to all those who contributed. For their generosity, of course, but above all for the sensitivity and affection shown towards people hit so hard. It is also in moments like these that a community demonstrates its strength: in the ability to rally around those who suffer and not leave them alone".