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Projects, events and awards of the Foundation, newest first.
2026
3rd Bianca Ballabio Golf Trophy
On 3 October 2026, the 3rd Bianca Ballabio Golf Trophy took place at Golf Club Le Robinie, an event that renews the bond between sport, friendship and support for the Foundation's projects.
3rd “Bianca Ballabio Memorial” Tennis Tournament
Starting in September, the Foundation's calendar featured the Men's Tennis Tournament “Bianca Ballabio Memorial”, in its third edition and hosted by the Tennis Club Busto Arsizio.
2025
2nd edition of the “Bianca Ballabio Foundation” Trophy at the Le Robinie Golf Club
On October 4, 2025, the Golf Club Le Robinie in Solbiate Olona set the stage for the second edition of the “Bianca Ballabio” Golf Tournament.Anastasia Grimalska triumphs at the 2nd “Bianca Ballabio” Tournament and flies to Rome
The second edition of the “Bianca Ballabio” Tennis Tournament, held at the Tennis Club Busto Arsizio, was an event of the highest sporting and emotional level.
Sofia Filippini Memorial Scholarship: supporting research
Together with our dear friends Alessia Fugazzola and Nicola Zeni, we presented the Scholarship dedicated to Dr. Sofia Filippini, a young doctor who passed away too soon.
A special moment in Sassari: the University remembers Bianca
On October 28, 2025, we experienced a deeply moving moment at the University of Sassari.Bianca Ballabio Foundation Scholarship – 2025
Once again, the Foundation renewed its commitment to the University of Sassari by establishing a Scolarship to reward merit.
Bianca’s Sprout has blossomed: the three-year project is now complete
During our annual event, hosted with great sensitivity by our friend Max Pisu, we proudly announced that “Bianca’s Sprout” (Il germoglio di Bianca) has officially blossomed.
The Concert “Where there are angels there is melody” in memory of Bianca and Saverio
On January 12, 2025, the Sala Ratti in Legnano hosted the concert “Where There Are Angels, There Is Melody“, organized by the Bianca Ballabio Foundation in memory of Bianca Ballabio and Carabinieri’s…Inaugural Trophy “Bianca Ballabio Foundation” at the Golf Club Le Robinie
On November 23rd, 2024, the Golf Club Le Robinie hosted the 1st “Bianca Ballabio” Foundation Trophy in memory of the young woman from Legnano who passed away in a car accident.
2024
Bianca Ballabio Foundation Scholarship – 2024
In December 2024, the “Bianca Ballabio” Annual Award Scholarship was once again granted by Rectoral Decree at the University of Sassari (Department of Medicine and Surgery) to the top student of the…SEPTEMBER 2024 TENNIS OPEN “IN MEMORY OF BIANCA”
ASD Tennis Time Champion, led by European tennis champion Paolo Zingale, and the Bianca Ballabio Foundation came together to honor Bianca with the first edition of a tournament dedicated to her memory…
30th Teresa Merlo Award
On June 30, at the headquarters of the Famiglia Legnanese, the Bianca Ballabio Foundation was awarded the prestigious 30th Teresa Merlo Prize, “A Life, A Commitment to Others.“ The decision was made…
Bianca’s Bud Grows…
The project “Bianca’s Bud,” launched in 2021, is evolving this year into “Bianca’s Bud GROWS…” with the donation of two labor and delivery beds and a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine delivered to the…
Civic Merit Award to the Bianca Ballabio Foundation
On Sunday, November 5, 2023, the Mayor of Legnano, Lorenzo Radice, officially awarded the Civic Merit to our Bianca Ballabio Foundation.
2023
Bianca Ballabio Foundation Scholarship – 2023 – #1
On December 5, 2023, the University of Insubria in Varese – Department of Medicine and Surgery – officially announced a scholarship for research activities donated by the Bianca Ballabio Foundation.
2023 “Bianca Ballabio” Scholarship, University of Sassari
In December 2023, the “Bianca Ballabio” Prize Scholarship was awarded to Aurelia Plossi, best student of the 2022/2023 academic year.Bianca Ballabio Foundation Scholarship – 2023 – #2
On December 5, 2023, a scholarship for research activities, donated by the Bianca Ballabio Foundation, was officially announced by the University of Insubria in Varese – Department of Medicine and Surgery.
Bianca’s Hands
The prestigious project of the year 2022 ‘Bianca’s Hands‘ was supported by the Bianca Ballabio Foundation together with the participation of the ‘Insubria University‘ and ‘Credit Agricole Italia‘.The donation, worth over €90,000…
2022
2022 “Bianca Ballabio” Scholarship, University of Sassari
In December 2022, the “Bianca Ballabio” Prize Grant was again awarded by rectoral decree. The award, again of 3,000 euros, went to Chiara Mazzafoglia, best student of the 2021/2022 Academic Year.
ASD Tennis Time’s 2022 “Championship” tournament for Bianca
In 2022, ASD Tennis Time, led by Paolo Zingale, organised the “Championship” tournament as part of the annual Christmas tradition.
Rotary Club Castellanza: an evening for the Foundation
On February 24, the Rotary Club “Castellanza” dedicated a meeting at the RovedaLab to the Bianca Ballabio Foundation where we told in summary what it is and how the foundation was born.
2021
2021 “Bianca Ballabio” Scholarship, University of Sassari
On December 16, 2021, the University of Sassari awarded the first “Bianca Ballabio” Prize Scholarship to the best student in the Medicine and Surgery course, which Bianca also attended.
ASD Tennis Time dedicates its 2021 “Championship” to Bianca
ASD Tennis Time of our dear friend Paolo Zingale wanted to dedicate the “Championship” tournament, which is organized every Christmas, to Bianca. Bianca always participated in this tournament.
Starpadel Legnano: “Per non dimenticare Bianca”
Starpadel Legnano organized on December 16 another charity tournament “Per non dimenticare Bianca”. The proceeds of the tournament were generously donated to the “Bianca Ballabio Foundation”. Thank you Starpadel Legnano!Bianca Ballabio Foundation Scholarship
On 5th August 2021 a scholarship for research activities has been officially published by the Insubria University of Varese.The title of this scholarship is “Bianca Ballabio Foundation Scholarship: the role of noninvasive…
Starpadel Legnano: the “In memory of Bianca” tournament
The staff of Starpadel Legnano decided to organise an amateur padel tournament between women in May entitled 'In memory of Bianca', the proceeds of which will be generously donated to the Bianca…
Il Germoglio di Bianca (The Seeds of Bianca)
The “Il Germoglio di Bianca” project, in memory of Bianca Ballabio, was supported by the Hospital Foundation thanks to the contribution of the Legnano Carroccio and Legnano Host Lions Clubs and obviously…
