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Solidarity: “Commitment has no age”, says influencer Paola Locatelli, godmother of the “Christmas in the hospital” operation
The influencer Paola Locatelli is the godmother of the “Christmas in the hospital” operation. Organized by the Aïda association, it allows gifts to be given to young people suffering from cancer. Paola Locatelli presents this initiative on the set of 12/13 info, Friday December 22. – (France 3)
The influencer Paola Locatelli is the godmother of the “Christmas in the hospital” operation. Organized by the Aïda association, it allows gifts to be given to young people suffering from cancer. Paola Locatelli presents this initiative on the set of 12/13 info, Friday December 22.
As part of its operation “Christmas in the Hospital”, the Aïda association offers gifts to young people suffering from cancer. The influencer Paola Locatelli is the godmother of this seventh edition. “It’s a youth association. I was a volunteer when I was 13. I’ve been a godmother since I was 16 and I’m 19 today”she indicates in the 12/13 info of Friday December 22. “It’s super important for young people to have volunteers their age”she says.
8,000 gifts collected
Just over 8,000 gifts “personalized” were collected for these young people, specifies the influencer, including driving licenses for the older ones or Lego for the younger ones. “I have two million people who follow me. (…) I think that, when you are a big media like that, it is important to use it wisely”she believes. “Getting involved is something quite innate for me”adds Paola Locatelli. “Commitment has no age limit, and you have to feel useful at any age. You can contribute a lot, even at the age of 13-14”, she concludes. To give a gift to a young person, go to the site “noelalhopital.Fr“.