Como, an impressive charity gala: art, music and football come together for a good cause

“Como 1907, which has been distinguished by initiatives and innovations in recent years, will host an extraordinary charity event in the magnificent setting of Villa Erba on November 16, 2023. The star-studded evening will see Craig David perform.. Music, football and culture lovers are invited to take part in this unique event by purchasing Caravaggio-inspired portraits of Como’s 1907 23/24 team. Celebrated photographer Lucia Giacani has transformed these “Renaissance” masterpieces into unique digital and physical collectibles, offering fans from all over the world a piece of Como’s rich cultural heritage”: so begins the official press release of the Como Club, which explains what details this latest initiative desired by the company.

The note goes on to say: “All profits generated from the sale of these collectibles will be used to support the world-renowned Leukemia Research Institute near Como. Each purchase automatically entitles you to be entered into a drawing for a chance to attend the charity event. The promotion offers the opportunity to win an all-inclusive package to an event on Lake Como from all over the world.

Other exclusive packages are also available which give participants the opportunity to attend a dinner with the Como 1907 team and with Primavera shareholder and coach Cesc Fabregas. Along with them are also international VIPs and celebrities..

In the evening, Como 1907 will auction a canvas print (signed by photographer Lucia Giacani) of the team photograph, a unique piece of art for football and art collectors.

Craig David expresses his enthusiasm for the event: “I am delighted to be part of this outstanding initiative that brings together art, music and football for a noble cause. Unique collectibles not only honor the team, but also further an important mission.”

The official representative of the group that owns Como 1907, Mirvan Suvarso, echoes these sentiments: “Como is just a small Italian club, but it is located in one of the most beautiful places in the world. We strive to reflect this in everything we do: the best in fashion, the best in style and, one day, the best on the football field.”

Explaining the concept behind the exclusive team photography, Suvarso adds: “For our team photographs, we commissioned Italian photographer Lucia Giacani to bring back the classic painting style of Caravaggio, balancing light and shadow to create an iconic collection for our fans, football lovers and art collectors. . This initiative is an opportunity to experience Lake Como through a unique event, all to benefit an important charity that is very close to our hearts.”

“Como 1907” proudly represents on its away uniform the non-profit organization “Quelli che… con Luca”, all profits from sales of which are donated to the association founded by Andrea Ciccioni. In fact, every purchase helps our mission to fund research into cellular immunotherapy using CAR-T cells, bringing new hope to children battling this devastating disease.”

For more information and to take advantage of this unique opportunity, visit access.comofootball.com.”