The new edition of the charity dinner “Respiri – Towards a Cure for All” took place on Sunday, December 1, at the VOCE Aimo e Nadia restaurant, in the prestigious setting of Piazza della Scala in Milan. The event brings together fine dining, art, and solidarity in support of cystic fibrosis research.
Promoted by the Aimo e Nadia Group, the Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation – ETS (FFC Research), and chef Alessandro Negrini, Ambassador of the Foundation, the evening—now in its fifth edition—confirmed the strong public participation and the shared commitment to a fundamental cause: supporting research into one of the most widespread and severe genetic diseases, which still lacks a definitive cure.
Since 2021, the initiative has made it possible to raise over €150,000, allocated to advanced projects in line with the Foundation’s mission, “A Cure for All,” with the aim of improving the quality and length of life of people living with cystic fibrosis.
An evening of gastronomic excellence and social commitment
Among those attending the dinner were Matteo Marzotto, President of FFC Research; Paolo Faganelli, Vice President; and Carlo Castellani, Scientific Director of the Foundation.
Special guest of the evening was FFC Research testimonial Miriam Colombo, 24 years old, Knight of the Order of the Republic, who shared with those present her life experience with cystic fibrosis and the value of therapeutic innovation.
At the opening of the evening, guests were able to take part in a private guided tour of the exhibition “Eternal and Vision. Rome and Milan, Capitals of Neoclassicism” at the Gallerie d’Italia, thanks to the collaboration with Intesa Sanpaolo.
During the evening, a message from Chef Alessandro Negrini was also shared. Although unable to attend in person, he was present through his support and closeness to the cause. In his statement, he declared:
“Cystic fibrosis is a serious genetic disease that still does not have a cure for everyone. I would like to sincerely thank Fabio, Stefania, and the entire Aimo e Nadia Group, who dedicated themselves with great commitment to this fundraising effort. Those who know me are aware of how much this cause is part of my life: I believe that today my brother would be proud to see how much this project has grown. This event has become part of our soul, an occasion that reminds us how important it is to raise awareness and support those who work every day to find a cure. Doing something concrete for research is the best way to give hope to those living with cystic fibrosis.”
Lorenzo Pesci, Executive Chef of Voce, created an exclusive menu for the special evening.
The evening menu
Welcome aperitif
Charcoal wheat focaccia with cherry tomato al filo
Milanese mondeghili with lemon sauce
Tartlet with Gorgonzola and coffee powder
Parmesan bon bon
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Served dinner
Bari-style focaccia with shellfish reduction, sour cream, and caviar
Local amberjack carpaccio with sage oil, Tabasco, and turnip greens
Gran Riserva Carnaroli risotto with Jerusalem artichoke, Tonda Gentile hazelnut, and black orange
Chocolate sformatino with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
