Visit by Brian Sheehan to the Stanza Arcobaleno in Cherasco
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On 28 October 2026 the Lions Club Cherasco welcomed the Lions' Past International President Brian Sheehan, accompanied by his wife Lory, to Cherasco's primary school for a visit to the «Stanza Arcobaleno» (Rainbow Room), an inclusive space opened in September 2024 with funding from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) [1].
The visit
The meeting was attended by Lions governors Nicoletta Nati, of District 108Ia3 Piedmont and Liguria, from the Alps to the sea, and Claudia Balduzzi, of District 108Ia2 South-Eastern Piedmont, together with LCIF coordinators Luca Nota and Ubaldo Gatti, and representatives of the Lions, local institutions and the school [1]. The guests were welcomed by headteacher Alberto Galvagno, mayor Claudio Bogetti, the councillor for culture Mara Degiorgis, teacher Tiziana Bonasso and numerous schoolchildren [1].
The Stanza Arcobaleno project
The Stanza Arcobaleno was created through a collaboration between the Lions Club Cherasco, the Lions Club Racconigi, the Municipality of Cherasco, volunteer associations, other local Lions Clubs, residents and families [1]. The project continues with new initiatives dedicated to inclusion, including the creation of an inclusive garden [1].
The bond between the Lions Club and Cherasco
During the visit, the bond between the Lions Club Cherasco and the town was recalled: mayor Claudio Bogetti supported the club's founding in 2010 and continues to follow its service initiatives [1]. At the end of the meeting, Mara Degiorgis presented Brian Sheehan, on behalf of the Municipality, with a photo book dedicated to Cherasco and its history [1].
Sources
- Cuneo24 — 2 November 2026