On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the first edition of Cardioteam Una vela per il cuore officially came to a close. The initiative, promoted by the foundation of heart surgeon Marco Diena, aims to raise awareness about cardiac prevention.
The closing evening was held at the Esperia restaurant in Turin, where guests - including volunteers, friends, and sponsors - gathered in a warm and joyful atmosphere, ready to support and look forward to the second chapter of this prevention journey.

Throughout the evening, several speakers retraced the highlights of the project. Marco Diena shared key outcomes, such as over 3,800 free cardiac screenings performed on individuals aged 50 to 75 - screenings that led to the detection of nearly 40 cases of previously undiagnosed significant heart disease.

Speaking on the topic, Dr. Diena stated: “Lives were saved simply because people came in for a check-up - and most of them had no symptoms! Given the success of this first edition, we’re ready to set sail again in March 2025. This time, we’ll stop in the harbors of smaller islands - geographically and logistically disadvantaged areas where access to hospitals is often difficult and regular health monitoring is limited.”

The doctors involved in the project also took the stage, alongside our CEO Lorenzo Gennuso and Key Account Manager Jacopo Vassallo, sharing their experience aboard the sailing boat throughout the initiative. Later in the evening, sailing champion Federico Michetti and CUS President Riccardo D’Elicio offered their reflections, opening the floor for a convivial dinner.
As an official project partner, we supported Cardioteam in the event organization and created key promotional materials - including a printed logbook of the journey and an exclusive 3D-printed floating keychain specially designed for the occasion.