Fundraiser
The hunting and dog world of province of Viterbo has once again demonstrated its ability to build community and solidarity. On Sunday, March 15, the first Hunting Associations' Champions Cup concluded, a livestock competition for hounds on hares, organized with a goal that went far beyond sporting aspects: to raise funds to support Carmen Cales, a young woman from San Lorenzo Nuovo who, due to a serious infection, lost all four limbs. The initiative, promoted by the local hunting associations—Federcaccia, Libera Caccia, Enalcaccia, ANUUMigratoristi, and Italcaccia—engaged countless hunting dog enthusiasts from across the province and Lazio, confirming the vitality of the hounding community and the strong spirit of collaboration between the various associations, which never fail to demonstrate how hunting traditions and dog-training disciplines are an integral part of our community and permeate the civic fabric of our cities with passion and solidarity.
The competing classes
The event took place within the Viterbo 1 and Viterbo 2 ATCs, spanning multiple days and culminating in the final on Sunday, March 15. The trials, dedicated to the zootechnical assessment of hounds on hares, featured several classes: Pairs and Packs, competing in a high-level technical competition. At the end of the trials, the first edition of the Champions Cup was awarded: Edoardo Baglioni won the Pairs category, while Franco Fringuello took the title in the Packs category. The contribution of Banca Lazio Nord SCPA, sponsor of the competition prizes, was also crucial to the success of the event, providing tangible support for this charitable initiative.
Community closeness
The final day also saw the participation of local institutions. The Mayor of San Lorenzo Nuovo, Simona Fabi, accompanied Carmen Cales and her family during the event, conveying the community's greetings and support. Representatives of the Municipality of Tuscania were also present, including Angelo Rauso, Councilor for Hunting, and Maria Gina Goletti, City Councilor for Social Services, demonstrating the local government's commitment to initiatives that unite sport, local community, and solidarity. Participation was broad and heartfelt: houndsmen, hunters, local friends, and supporters attended the final day and the social gathering organized in Tuscania, in a highly emotional atmosphere.
Beyond sporting dimensions
Thanks to registrations for the competition, donations, and luncheon attendance, a significant amount was raised, a tangible contribution to the "Carmen – 4 Arti Per Un Sorriso" association, which is committed to covering the healthcare and rehabilitation costs necessary for Carmen's journey. The initiative demonstrated how the hunting world can transcend the sporting dimension, becoming a vehicle for solidarity and support for those in need. For this very reason, the organizers have already launched a shared proposal: to continue the initiative in future years under the name "Coppa dei Campioni per la Solidarietà" (Champions' Cup for Solidarity), a major initiative that aims to transform the event into a regular event capable of combining hunting dog breeding, local community, and social commitment. This powerful message showcases an often-unknown facet of the hunting community: that of participation, generosity, and the ability to mobilize to help those in need (source: FIDC).
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