Rebecca Manzi A touching gesture, accompanied by an equally emotional letter: a gift that comes from the heart of a little girl who decided to donate her puppets to those who need them most now
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In an act of pure generosity that reminds us all of the profound impact small gestures can have, a 14-year-old girl from Pitigliano, in the province of Grosseto, has captured hearts and headlines, as reported by Corriere della Sera. This young teenager chose to part with something dear to her – her collection of stuffed animals – to bring joy to children facing tough battles in the hospital.
A special delivery of joy
The story begins with the teenager’s decision to donate her beloved plush toys to the children admitted to the Misericordia Hospital in Grosseto. Among the eight different animals, including a duck, a penguin, a cat, and a bear, was a handwritten note expressing her heartfelt wish to share a smile and encourage dreams and imagination. Her message to the children was touching and inspiring:
“Dear children, I am 14 years old and today I have decided to give you my stuffed animals; I no longer play with them and I want to give you a smile by leaving them to you… I hope you like them, that they allow you to dream and unleash your imagination. You are all very strong children, who fight every day. I hope you get well soon!! With much love.”
A journey of compassion
To make this significant gesture of extreme generosity, she and her mother traveled the 160 kilometers (about 100 miles) from their home to the hospital in Maremma to personally deliver the stuffed animals to the Pediatric Department. This heartfelt gift moved the healthcare staff deeply.
The care with which she handled the stuffed animals and the words she wrote clearly showed how much she cherished them. Yet, she chose to give them away to those who, in her eyes, needed comfort more than she did at the moment.
Susanna Falorni, the director of Neonatology and Pediatrics, commented on the teenager’s act, highlighting the depth of her compassion:
“The words of the girl are moving. It’s incredible to see how much sensitivity and maturity her message for our patients conveys. A gesture of love that makes the children happy and warms all of our hearts. A special thank you to her and her mother who accompanied her.”
