dbecome supporters of aAssociation such as that of Dragonflies Onlus it does not simply mean making a donation of 5 or 10 (or more) euros per month. It means entering a world that is both real and utopian, visionary and concrete. Because doctors and volunteers, who are often patients or former cancer patients, have created a welcoming and proactive place to rely on with the utmost confidence to protect your health.
“We deal with prevention of female cancers but also of the whole process that follows the intervention», explains the Doctor Paola Martinoni, breast surgeon, expert in first and second level diagnostics for the prevention of breast cancer for years dedicated to the follow-up of cancer patients and their physical and psychological support. “We are dedicated to rebirth of cancer patients at 360° offering them a individual guided tour. Each patient can count on the professionalism of our doctors and on a complete recovery and rebirth program, a personalized follow up arranged in close contact with the hospital of origin, but also the psychological support essential to overcome the period of oncological treatment”.
How the Libellule Onlus Association was born
In 2015, on the advice of Professor Umberto Veronesithe doctor Paola Martinonifounded theAssociation Dragonflies Onlus in memory of Franca Veronesi. And today it is an oncological reference point for hundreds of women who come from all over Italy.
To book a visit: https://www.associazionelibellule.it/prenota-una-visita
To make a donation: https://donazioniassociazionelibellule.it/
A place of welcome and counseling
«In the Association the Woman never feels alone but part of a family, which welcomes her with warmth and empathy. For every woman we build the trust in a healing future, in a dedicated space, serene and free from anxieties and fears, with the precious contribution of counselingwhich helps women after illness to re-enter the world of work, to rediscover the affections of the family, to take back their lives with strength and positivity.
Visits and exams without waiting lists
One of the reasons for great stress when one has to deal with the disease is the organization of exams and visits, dealing with waiting times which are often very long. «In the Association the patients can carry out visits and exams in a short time booking no waiting lists. They can take advantage of advice from our doctors and specialists (nutritionist, osteopath, dermatologist, gynecologist, counselor) with dedicated time. Even the psychological support it is essential to defeat the disease, which is why we organize opportunities for information, socialization and rebirth», continues Dr. Martinoni.
Workshops and meetings to rediscover a new beauty
Even the aesthetic aspect is something that Associazione Libellule is dealing with within the actions to deal with recovery during and after illness. «We wish that the patients in therapy can as soon as possible rediscover your femininityfeel beautiful again and not just “get sick”, so we organize beauty and make-up workshops for them with Avon and beauty and massage sessions with Maria Galland Paris, to pamper them a little, give them some relief and relaxation. All this contributes to their rebirth as it develops and strengthens the self-healing power that is in all of us», explains Dr. Martinoni.
The ultrasound suspended for those in economic difficulty
For women who find themselves in financial difficulty and cannot wait for public service, Libellule Onlus has found a solution. None stay behind. «We want all these services to be available also for the women who contact us telling us their history of illness combined with economic difficulty. The National Health Service has not yet made up for the delays accumulated during the recent pandemic and waiting lists remain long.
We have borrowed the Neapolitan custom of “suspended coffee”, born during the Second World War, when, in very difficult times, people used to pay for two cups of coffee: one for themselves and one for those who could not afford it. We well know that cancer does not wait And with the donations we receive we try to help as many fragile patients as possible possible. All the contributions we receive participate in the important fundraiser 2023 “SUSPENDED ULTRASOUND”. Yours too», reassures Paola Martinoni.
From left: Mariangela Fucci, historical volunteer of the Libellule Onlus Association and Daniela Alberici, owner of the L’ERBOLARIO shop in via Teodosio 46 – Milan
The Sustaining Dragonfly card
By making a simple donation of an amount of your choice (at this link) you become one Dragonfly Supporter and it starts be part of this great help team. The Card is valid for twelve months, starting from the date on which the donation is made. It can be renewed every year by making a new donation. Here are all the advantages:
Immediately a tribute from L’Erbolario – Milano Teodosio
L’HERBOLARY of Via Teodosio, 46 – Milan has prepared for all donors the Dragonfly Special Kit, a tribute designed for the supporters of the Association. The kit will be delivered to the shop within one month of the donation, presenting the postcard to be collected in the association.
A thought in gratitude for joining the program Dragonflyto supporter, which offers a small personalized path to take care of yourself in a natural way, where even small daily gestures can be transformed into precious wellness and beauty rituals. L’ERBOLARIO in via Teodosio, the first single-brand store opened in Milan in 1994, represents and promotes over time the philosophy of the well-known Lodigiana company, the true excellence of 100% Made in Italy green cosmetics, which has reached its 45th anniversary this year. Daniela, who has always been convinced that the walls of her shop are not a border but a passage, passionately marries the many projects in the field of Social Responsibility of the Parent Company, integrating them with own initiatives to support of associations and realities in Milan, as in the case of Associazione Libellule Onlus.
Enter the path of prevention and treatment
By becoming a supporter of Libellule Onlus, you will have access to a dedicated path of constant prevention, with information and updates. A personalized calendar for check-ups, «without having to remember to book exams, the Dragonflies will do it for you. Not only paper results, but also the possibility of meeting with specialists to evaluate the response and discuss it together. We won’t leave you alone», reassures Dr. Martinoni.
Priorities for visits and exams
Whenever you need to carry out a visit or an exam, you will always have priority booking and you will be able to carry out your checks without waiting lists with appointments fixed within a short time.
Free courses and meetings
Supporters can participate in all the meetings organized on site with experts in natural therapies, nutritionists, osteopaths. Take part in beauty workshops and workshops, attend conferences at the Cova Montenapoleone pastry shop with specialist doctors from the breast units of the main hospitals in Lombardy for scientific updates, news on prevention and therapies.
Shop for good première
During the year we organize solidarity markets where you can find cosmetics, beachwear and lingerie, household items, objects, food specialties, etc., generously donated by important brands. As a Dragonfly Supporter you will be able to visit our Shops for Good during a dedicated “premiere”, open only for Dragonflies, so you can have all the available choice. A sort of private visit, where you can meet other Dragonflies, drink a cup of tea with us and socialize, exchange ideas, get advice and much more.
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