Croatia’s Humanitarian Miracle: Over €180,000 Raised in Under 100 Hours to Equip Neonatology Unit!
In a world where good news often feels like a rare gem, Croatia just pulled off a heartwarming miracle. In less than 100 hours, over €180,000 was raised to equip the neonatology department at KB Sveti Duh hospital. Yes, you read that right — more than €180,000 in under four days!
The campaign, called “Palčići ne ma predaje” (Little Fingers Don’t Give Up), was launched by the Club of Parents of Premature Babies Palčići and the Dinamo Foundation. The goal? To purchase 33 critical medical devices for the tiniest and most vulnerable — premature babies. But the start was slow. By June 23, only €67,000 had been collected, far from the €180,000 target.
Then came the game-changer! Humanitarian Bruno Lerotić and his “Team Nenormalni” issued a call to action that hit like a lightning bolt. Their urgent plea sparked a tidal wave of generosity. Just 35 hours after the call, an astonishing €130,000 was raised, and by the end of the workday, the total soared past €160,000!
Athletes, fans, citizens of Zagreb and beyond all jumped in. Small football tournaments like the MNT Dubrava Cup donated tens of thousands of euros, and the auction of a jersey from legendary Dinamo captain Velimir Zajec, donated by collector Krešimir Horvatinčić, fetched a staggering €20,000! The auction also featured jerseys signed by global stars like Romelu Lukaku and Karim Benzema, as well as Croatian national players.
This campaign is more than money — it’s proof that a community can unite and perform miracles. The equipment the neonatology unit will receive will save the lives of the smallest and most fragile. Each of the six incubators costs about €33,000 and can help around 50 babies annually.
Remember, this isn’t the first time such a campaign has made waves. After the Zagreb earthquake, the “Bring Back the Little Fingers to Petrova” campaign grew into a national movement, raising about €1.14 million and equipping 17 hospitals across Croatia.
Thanks to the incredible response, the goal is nearly met, but about €42,000 is still needed. Thought humanity was slow? Think again! This campaign proves that when people come together, they can move mountains — or at least save lives.
So, dear readers, what do you say? Ready to jump into the next humanitarian drive or just here to comment from the sidelines? Drop your thoughts — maybe your words will spark the next wave of kindness!
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