Pavia – December 2005. Prince Augusto Ruffo di Calabria accompanied by knights and dames from the delegations of Pavia and Lombardy attended a liturgy in memory of Saint Lucy Martyr in the Basilica of San Lanfranco. On this occasion, various gifts were distributed to the patients of Dosso Verde, a treatment centre for children who are affected by serious neuropsychological illnesses.
The delegation of Pavia offers regular support for the cure of the young patients. Recently, the Delegation provided 400 kg of rice and 200 kg of pasta. Following the religious ceremony, Prince Augusto Ruffo of Calabria presented 500 Panettoni -Italian traditional Christmas cakes) to the elderly attending the Mass. Among those present were: the Prefect of Pavia, the Mayor and the local Head of the Police Administration.