Italian American Sport Foundation (IASF)

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The Italian American Sport Foundation (IASF) is an independent and humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for sports projects that help individuals (women and children in the first instance) to improve their lives and achieve their goals.

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Inspiring Stories of Dedication, Support, and Victory

Step into the incredible journey of our runners as they conquered the streets of New York City, fueled by the unwavering support of our community.

Explore heartfelt testimonials that showcase the spirit, determination, and camaraderie that propelled our athletes across the finish line.

My whole New York experience was amazing and something I’ll never forget! I am so very grateful for the opportunity. The people I met, from the runners, to the volunteers, to the cheering crowds, were all so nice and supportive!

Jeremy

Thank you again for a lovely launch to a fun, great weather marathon weekend! I finished in 5 hours and 15 minutes.

My goal was 4 hours and 50 minutes. I did not train enough for the hills and bridges so the end was the challenge. I am grateful to have this goal behind me.

Most importantly, thank you for my trophy now on my desk, the beautiful and useful sneakers, the IASF shirt and bag and the way to my heart, chocolate.

Margot

As an Italian American and a New Yorker, I couldn’t be happier to have kicked off my Abbot Six Marathon journey right here at home!

I love endurance running because it’s an amazing way to stay in shape but also because I hope to inspire my children, showing them through hard work and determination, any goal is achievable.

Mission Accomplished!

Peter

My whole New York experience was amazing and something I’ll never forget! I am so very grateful for the opportunity… The people I met from the runners to the volunteers to the cheering crowds were all so nice and supportive!

Vickie Bartholomew

Thank you so much for all you did on Marathon weekend! It was one of the best weekends of my life. I appreciated the opportunity to run in support of such an amazing charity.

Melissa Giammichele

Our Projects

TOGETHER FOR SPORT

Project Mission:

Above all, make known and offer people with disabilities the opportunity to try the advanced technological aids -for free- that allow you to practice sports disciplines naturally and more confidently: prostheses designed for sport, basketball wheelchairs, hand bikes, and much more.

This innovative service does not currently exist in Italy, and because of the high cost of custom prostheses, it is generally discouraged.

Promote Paralympic sports in key Italian cities to bring people with disabilities, especially children and kids, closer to the world of sport.

If made possible by the fundraiser, donate prostheses and aids to children and young people in extreme need and/or extreme talent.

SUBMIT A PROJECT!

Dear Contributor:

If you want to realize a social responsibility project in sport and you are looking for a team of experts who can evaluate it and help you realize it, thanks to a fundraiser, submit it to us.

IASF, annually, selects a shortlist of proposals and examines their seriousness, feasibility, and implementation potential.

The most original, innovative, and most current projects will be presented to our Board and candidates for the IASF project of the year.

Thank you for your support, and stay in touch!

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ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORT FOUNDATION

2024 NYC Marathon Report: Insights from Alessandro Pinto and Roberto Di Sante

2024 NYC Marathon Report: Insights from Alessandro Pinto and Roberto Di Sante

iasport_sadmin2024-11-21T16:11:16-05:00November 21st, 2024|

Experience the 2024 New York City Marathon through Carlo Fumo’s engaging report for #RaiItalia’s Paparazzi. Featuring interviews with Alessandro Pinto, President of the Italian American Sport Foundation, and journalist and writer Roberto Di Sante, this video captures the spirit of this iconic event.

Alessandro Pinto Inspires Students at AUR: The Power of Sports and Social Responsibility

Alessandro Pinto Inspires Students at AUR: The Power of Sports and Social Responsibility

iasport_sadmin2024-11-20T11:43:10-05:00November 20th, 2024|

Alessandro Pinto, founder of the Italian American Sports Foundation, inspired students at The American University of Rome with a lecture on using sports as a platform for social responsibility. Drawing from his career, Pinto shared practical advice and encouraged students to make a positive impact in their own fields.

Italian American Sport Foundation Celebrates Italian Runners at the New York Marathon

Italian American Sport Foundation Celebrates Italian Runners at the New York Marathon

iasport_sadmin2024-11-19T16:15:24-05:00November 5th, 2024|

The Italian American Sport Foundation (IASF) celebrated Italian athletes participating in the 2024 New York Marathon with a special event at the Italian Consulate in New York. Highlighting its commitment to fostering sports connections between Italy and the U.S., the IASF continues to promote inclusion and social responsibility through sports initiatives.

Support Our Runners at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon to Help Italian Athletes Reach the Special Olympics

Support Our Runners at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon to Help Italian Athletes Reach the Special Olympics

iasport_sadmin2024-10-08T11:24:00-04:00July 18th, 2024|

Join our marathon runners in raising funds to support Italian athletes on their journey to the 2025 Special Olympics Winter Games in Turin. Your donation can make a difference!

A Night of Italian Prowess: Consulate General Celebrates the 2023 NYC Marathon with IASF

A Night of Italian Prowess: Consulate General Celebrates the 2023 NYC Marathon with IASF

iasport_sadmin2024-10-08T11:24:00-04:00November 4th, 2023|

The Consulate General of Italy in New York and the Italian American Sport Foundation, Official Charity Partner of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, organized on Friday, November 3rd, a cocktail reception celebrating the participation of the Italian Community to the world most famous run.

Versace’s book in New York

Versace’s book in New York

iasport_sadmin2024-10-08T11:24:01-04:00July 22nd, 2022|

Giusy Versace broke through the heart of the Italian community living in New York. The exciting story of her ‘second life’, as described in a bestseller published by Mondadori in 2013, was at the center of a meeting organized by the Italian American Sport Foundation at the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, in the Park Avenue headquarters, conducted by Director Fabio Finotti and in the presence of the Consul General in New York, Fabrizio di Michele.

Giusy Versace in New York: “They told me to let it go, but I never stopped running”

Giusy Versace in New York: “They told me to let it go, but I never stopped running”

iasport_sadmin2024-10-08T11:24:01-04:00July 22nd, 2022|

The Paralympic champion testimonial of "Italy run" speaks with the [...]

Disability: raising awareness among the little ones

Disability: raising awareness among the little ones

iasport_sadmin2024-10-08T11:24:01-04:00May 3rd, 2021|

How is disability discrimination combated? It starts with cartoons! You can change the world, starting with the little ones. As the article “Rex A New Friend Let’s Talk About Disability” in Corriere della Sera-Sette (2021) written by Cristina Gattoni tells us, several animation companies have decided to integrate the theme of disability into their productions.

2021: The American University of Rome With IASF

2021: The American University of Rome With IASF

Julián Flores2024-10-08T11:24:01-04:00March 2nd, 2021|

Alessandro Pinto, President of IASF, conducted a lecture via Zoom on "Fundraising for Sports Events" as part of the seminar curriculum organized y the American University of Rome -AUR – which since 1969 has provided an American-inspired education in Liberal Arts to students from all over the world.

Alessandro Pinto Guest Live on Radio Capital

Alessandro Pinto Guest Live on Radio Capital

Julián Flores2024-10-08T11:24:01-04:00January 20th, 2021|

Alessandro Pinto, Founder and President of IASF, spoke on January 20, 2021, live from NYC, as a guest on the radio program "IL MEZZOGIORNALE," broadcast Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

Inspiring Stories of Dedication, Support, and Victory

Jeremy

Jeremy

iasport_sadmin2024-11-21T16:50:14-05:00November 21st, 2024|

My whole New York experience was amazing and something I’ll never forget! I am so very grateful for the opportunity. The people I met, from the runners, to the volunteers, to the cheering crowds, were all so nice and supportive!

Margot

Margot

iasport_sadmin2024-11-21T16:58:13-05:00November 21st, 2024|

Thank you again for a lovely launch to a fun, great weather marathon weekend! I finished in 5 hours and 15 minutes. My goal was 4 hours and 50 minutes. I did not train enough for the hills and bridges so the end was the challenge. I am grateful to have this goal behind me.

Peter

Peter

iasport_sadmin2024-11-21T16:58:21-05:00November 21st, 2024|

As an Italian American and a New Yorker, I couldn't be happier to have kicked off my Abbot Six Marathon journey right here at home! I hope to inspire my children, showing them through hard work and determination, any goal is achievable.

Vickie Bartholomew

Vickie Bartholomew

iasport_sadmin2024-10-08T11:24:00-04:00October 15th, 2023|

I’ve been running for about 15 years. I’ve run five marathons including Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Marine Corps. I have have always wanted to run the New York City Marathon, but as most runners know, it can be difficult to get in.

Nicole Caruso