Cosimo is a 22 year old rugby player who lives in La Spezia. He gave up his high School studies to start working in construction following the premature death of his father in 2004, as this was the only way to support his mother and the 13 year old sister. Last year he decided to carve out the time to attend the evening classes of a Professional school for Technicians- but he never left his true passion for rugby and for his team, whom he always regarded as a second family. His passion for rugby left a mark in Cosimo's life, for better or worse.

Having played for ten years in the junior divisions of Spezia Rugby club, covering all first line roles, he finally managed to play in the third category, "serie C", of the national championship.
He started on the bench, where his characteristic determination proved him to be a loyal and brave fighter- one who never draws back in the most challanging game situations. He is typical of smaller club players, used to defeats and tough situations yet never lose their smile. Cosimo soon won a role in the team.

On Sunday 16th November 2008, Cosimo's dream was brutally interrupted ten minutes into the "Serie C" Tuscany tournement game against Pistoia club. He fell to the ground during a scrum, owing to a freak accident not caused by any player of the two teams. He was assisted by medical staff immediately and taken to the Traumatologic Orthopedic centre in Florence, where he had a critical operation on his cervical vertebras. The 7 hour operation was successful. Now it's up to Cosimo to give as much as possible and to us, as usual, to support him.

We ask the whole rugby family to gather around Cosimo now, as he deserves, and begin a series of iniatives to help him. This web site is just one among them.

Following his example, We have chosen to give something, who always gave everything. Please join us in supporting him.