{"id":74436,"date":"2017-02-12T13:02:38","date_gmt":"2017-02-12T13:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fondazioneirmaromagnoli.org\/projects\/completed-projects\/hydrotherapy-bath-funding-request\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T19:21:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T19:21:17","slug":"hydrotherapy-bath-funding-request","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fondazioneirmaromagnoli.org\/en\/projects\/completed-projects\/hydrotherapy-bath-funding-request\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrotherapy Bath Funding Request"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”0″ top_padding=”2″ bottom_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”accent” sub_reduced=”yes”]Request for funding for the \u201cInstallation and Commissioning of a Hydrotherapy Bath\u201d project<\/strong>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”2″ shift_y=”0″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_gallery el_id=”gallery-931744″ isotope_mode=”cellsByRow” medias=”336″ gutter_size=”3″ screen_lg=”1000″ screen_md=”600″ screen_sm=”480″ single_width=”12″ single_shape=”round” single_overlay_opacity=”52″ single_overlay_anim=”no” single_padding=”2″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ back_color=”color-lxmt” overlay_alpha=”50″ medium_width=”0″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ width=”1\/2″][vc_progress_bar values=”%5B%7B%22label%22%3A%22Project%20completion%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2235%22%7D%5D” units=”%”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]I, Paola Taddia, coordinator of the Chicco Balboni Educational and Rehabilitation Center in Villanova di Castenaso, managed by Casa Santa Chiara, a nonprofit social cooperative based in Bologna, am writing to request your generous support to make a butterfly-shaped hydrotherapy bath available to the children with disabilities attending our center.<\/p>\n

The hydrotherapy bath has already been donated to the center. It is currently still installed in a private home but has never been used. It needs to be disconnected, transported, installed, and commissioned, and the room that will house it must be adapted for the new service.<\/p>\n

The butterfly-shaped bath measures 280 x 200 x 100 cm and has a usable water capacity of 700 liters.<\/p>\n

It would be used for water-based treatments and relaxing massages, including water jets delivered through a hydrotherapy hose for underwater massage or targeted massage jets, as well as built-in whirlpool jets. The effect of the water jets can also be enhanced by adding an adjustable amount of air to improve the massage effect.<\/p>\n

This type of water-based activity is expected to help the children relax their muscles, relieve their joints, and improve their overall physical and psychological well-being.<\/p>\n

The butterfly shape allows the educator easy access from all sides.<\/p>\n

The equipment includes a ceiling-mounted hoist, which will need to be adapted and adjusted to the sloping ceiling of the new room.<\/p>\n

The room intended for the butterfly bath is currently a changing room for the gym in the center\u2019s courtyard. A partition wall will divide it into two areas: one will house the bath, while the other will remain a gym changing room. The change of use has been reported to the local municipality, which must also receive a CIL notification of commencement of works and the associated project documentation.<\/p>\n

Various works are required: technical design; disconnection and installation work at both the current property and the new location; moving and handling; dismantling and reassembling the hoist; electrical work for lighting, sockets in the new wall, and a 380-volt connection; plumbing for drainage, water supply, outlets, and heating; masonry work to create and seal openings and channels and install wall finishes; heating and plumbing work, including the purchase and installation of heating units, a water heater and boiler, and an extractor fan to remove humidity; and the purchase and installation of a door and all materials needed to maintain the system once installed. Finally, the installation must be tested and commissioned.<\/p>\n

The total cost of the works described is approximately \u20ac10,000.00.<\/p>\n

Work is expected to begin in mid-to-late February of this year.<\/p>\n

Provision must also be made for regular maintenance of the bath once it is in operation.<\/p>\n

This educational and rehabilitation activity, tailored to the needs and wishes of the children attending the center, is considered a valuable resource that contributes to their well-being and personal growth.<\/p>\n

You demonstrated your interest in this type of water-based activity a few years ago through a proposal to build a new wing at the Chicco Center with a pool for water-based activities, changing rooms, and changing tables. A fundraising campaign was to be organized for that project. Although it ultimately did not go ahead, it has remained close to all our hearts.<\/p>\n

I am available to provide further information, quotations, project documentation, and photographs. Trusting in your generous support, I thank you for your attention and send my warmest regards.<\/p>\n

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The Center Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n

Paola Taddia<\/em><\/p>\n

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Villanova di Castenaso, January 21, 2017<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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