As a seasoned reporter with 40 years of work behind him, he expected a call, a message. “Selvaggia Lucarelli could at least verify the news, as her colleagues do. Instead he did not do it and threw mud on the collection of funds to help Mara Farci, who has been hospitalized for over two months in Australia ». Marco Corrias, 71, mayor of Fluminimaggiore (and retired journalist) is furious. He has it with the blogger who in a story on Instagram expressed "suspicions" for crowdfunding promoted by the first citizen of the Iglesiente country. A few hours before the stop to donations, the journalist had announced a series of inquiries on raising funds to help sick people (first episode on the case of Paolo Palumbo from Oristano).
Have you heard?
"No. I sent her a message, but she didn't reply. '
What did he feel?
"I'm embittered. It was enough to do a check to understand that we did everything in the light of the sun ».
Do you expect an apology?
"Of course. He owes the apologies to me who promoted the initiative, to the citizens of Flumini and to all the people who contributed with an offer. I can't stand these lowly insinuations ».
How did your fellow villagers react?
«They are angry. Those words hurt our community ».
Have you heard from Mara's parents?
"Yup. We are always in touch. They are amazed and amazed by the great affection they have received in these days ».
Did you expect such a strong response?
"It was a pleasant surprise."
Why did you decide to promote online fundraising?
“I know Mara and her family. Good people. There were initiatives in town, but I thought it appropriate to rely on crowdfunding ».
Why did you choose the Eppela platform?
«I had to deal with them for a small fundraiser for the secular pine garden here in Flumini. It had been successful. All in the name of transparency. All certified ».
Where does the money collected for Mara Farci go?
"About the family."
Initially you aimed to raise 20 thousand euros.
“Yes, but as the days went by we realized that it wasn't enough to pay for the trip. It needed 42 thousand euros. We have exceeded 70 ».
Did the institutions help you ?
"Yes, of course. The Farnesina and the Italian consulate in Melbourne ».
Where did the donations come from?
«From all over Italy and abroad. Then many in Sardinia. The Municipality of Domusnovas, the workers of Portovesme. An incredible mobilization. Also a sign of hope if you like. There remains the bitterness for the insinuation of Selvaggia Lucarelli ».
Will he report her?
«I don't think so, even if there could be the extremes of defamation. I expect an apology especially to the thousands of generous people who have felt offended. ».
Francesco Pintore