It's time to say enough: Derthona and Castelnuovo united against violence against women
A common path, the same values and the same attention to social issues accompany the journey of Bertram Derthona e Autosped Castelnuovo Scrivia. Two teams capable of achieving brilliant sporting results over the last few years, but also promoters of social initiatives, on and off the playing field.
After joining the initiative #nastrorosaAIRC in the month of October for the prevention and research against breast cancer, the two clubs take to the field united again on the occasion of the International day for the elimination of violence against women, which is celebrated every year on 25 November.
An important date, an important topic still today, with impressive data: Bertram and Autosped have thus decided to make a video, involving management staff, technicians and players to raise public awareness of a serious form of violence that even today, in the world, it affects millions of people around the world.
ʺIt cannot be normal to still address an issue like violence against women today – the comment of Ferencz Bartocci, CEO of Bertram Derthona -. I feel like saying that it is a duty not to make women who are mistreated feel alone and abandoned. Our commitment, as a company, is to be present and sensitive to such important issues. Our staff is made up of men and women who, together, work every day for a better society. I am also happy to say that the path, sporting and otherwise, that has started with Autosped Castelnuovo Scrivia, is enriching itself every day with more and more shared values.
In the day of tomorrow, Thursday November 25, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a video will be published on the social channels of the two clubs aimed at raising awareness on this issue, with the aim and hope of impacting and raising awareness of fans and people on an aspect so impactful in everyday life.
ʺSport has always spoken a universal language and has an extraordinary communicative power – the comment of Alice Pedrazzi, General Manager of Autosped Castelnuovo -. For this reason I believe that entrusting sport with a message as important as it is transversal such as raising awareness among public opinion and society on the issue of violence against women is not only a heartfelt but also a dutiful choice for those who have the opportunity to be heard. Not being silent is a specific responsibility of each of us. This is why the union of the voices of Derthona Basket and BC Castelnuovo, who in unison shout "Enough!" is particularly significant: "lions" and "giraffes" are examples in the field for many of today's young people who will be the men and women of tomorrow. The fact that they also become an example outside the pitch, on a dramatically current issue like this, is a very significant aspect that makes us understand the value that sport can and must have on a socio-cultural level..
In addition to this joint initiative, on the occasion of the eighth day of the Northern Group of the women's Serie A2 which will see the undefeated Autosped Castelnuovo against Sanga Milan (two-ball at 20.30 hours di Saturday November 27 al Pala Oltrepò in Voghera), the girls coached by Francesca Zara will take to the field wearing playing shoes with red laces. A symbolic gesture, which aims to raise public awareness of the issues raised by the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Bertram Derthona and Autosped Castelnuovo Scrivia, together, once again prove themselves attentive and sensitive on a topic that cannot be ignored. And that can only be fought and won by taking the field as a real team. On and off the basketball court.
