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Support Our Runners at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon to Help Italian Athletes Reach the Special Olympics
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
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
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”
The Paralympic champion testimonial of "Italy run" speaks with the [...]
Disability: raising awareness among the little ones
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
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, 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.
IASF Runners
Vickie Bartholomew
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
This year I have the opportunity to run my first marathon in NYC supporting IASF! I strongly believe an active lifestyle (especially running!) is directly correlated to your health and happiness. I am passionate about fitness and I have completed the Chicago Rock and Roll half marathon.
Jacqueline Courtesis
Hi Friends! It is Jackie Courtesis and I am beyond excited to announce that I am running the NYC Marathon with the Italian American Sports Foundation. As a 2nd generation Italian American and a New Yorker, there is no better organization to run for, nor no better city to run my first marathon in!
Paola Anteri
Hi! Thank you for visiting my fundraising platform for the Italian American Sport Foundation (IASF) in the 2023 New York City Marathon. As you may or may not know, I come from a family of Italian immigrants.
Stefano Paltera
Ciao! If you are reading this it is because you want to make a difference and together we can. The funds raised here for the Italian American Sport Foundation will go toward the purchase of prosthetic limbs for young athletes who otherwise would not be able to train and compete.
Melissa Giammichele
My name is Melissa Giammichele. I currently live in Indianapolis, IN where I work full time at a commercial real estate company and also dance for the Indiana Pacemates (Pacers). In my free time, I love to spend time with my family and friends and go on long runs.
