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Top of Page About 25 anni Contact Us Charity Dinner Passion & Compassion "What we do is just a drop in the ocean, but if we didn't do it the ocean would have one drop less" Mother Teresa of Calcutta ABOUT US Our Mission G.I.C.A.M. (Groupe International Chirurgiens Amis de la Main) is a Swiss Foundation, based in Lugano, which was founded and has been operating in the surgical field since 1998, particularly in Asia, Africa and South America. The mission of G.I.C.A.M. is the organization of humanitarian programs in the field of Hand Surgery, Orthopedics and Reconstructive Microsurgery. The professionals who participate in the missions are orthopedic or plastic surgeons, anesthetists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses who come from all over the world. Our commitment is to carry out surgical operations and guarantee continuous care at the service of the smallest and poorest, often victims of social ghettoisation, civil wars and famines. For this reason, most interventions are carried out giving priority to women and children. Our work, with an immediate and tangible result, gives the greatest possible number of children affected by burns or congenital malformations for which they are not responsible the opportunity to have a chance in life and provides as many adults with the possibility of returning to the normality of their lives. life after accidents or traumatic events. About ABOUT FUNDRAISING How to support us It is possible to make spontaneous donations as benefactors of our Foundation and some personalized partnerships are available. Furthermore, every year we organize a Charity Dinner whose participation fee goes entirely to GICAM in support of the missions of our team of specialists. Our next Charity Dinner will be held on November 24th in Lugano, please see the information below. Charity Dinner CHARITY DINNER NOVEMBER 2024 a passion which has guided us for 26 years Our success begins with your participation. CHARITY DINNER 2024 read here the article of corriere del Ticino. CHARITY DINNER 2023 Press release Read more article in the NEWS section. $100 contribution allows our Surgeons to operate on 1 child in the world. Charity Dinner: CHF 150.00 / € 160.00 ("Gala2024") To support us for the Charity Dinner and through a donation in every moment, you can make a wire transfer to: GICAM (Gruppo Internazionale Chirurghi Amici della Mano), Via Lavizzari 4, 6900 Lugano; UBS Bank. IBAN per bonifici in EUR: CH42 0024 7247 2567 7960 K IBAN per bonifici in CHF: CH79 0024 7247 2567 7901 G BIC/SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A Info and assistance: management@gicamfoundation.org Friends of GICAM Sponsors 26 years of GICAM For a quarter of a century, we've kept a suitcase packed and ready to embark on journeys of hope for the most vulnerable women and children. Our mission goes beyond mere surgery; it's about rebuilding futures, restoring livelihoods, and breathing new life into those who've felt all hope slip away. Driven by 26 years of unwavering passion and boundless compassion, we've dedicated ourselves to uplifting the lives of those in challenging circumstances. Through the darkest of times, we've been a beacon of light, offering solace and a promise of a better future. As we celebrate the 26th anniversary of GICAM, we reflect on our journey marked by relentless dedication and unwavering commitment. Eighty missions embarked upon, seventy-five thousand heartfelt visits made to both children and adults, and ten thousand transformative surgeries performed. Each number is a testament to our enduring resolve and the profound impact we've had on countless lives. 25 anni GICAM in numbers 86 missions 75'750 visits to children 10'823 surgeries SUBSCRIBE Sign up here to receive updates on our upcoming events, initiatives, and other communications. Subscribe now By providing us with your email, you consent to our privacy policy regarding data processing. Subscribe Contact Us

<< Return to TEAM page Guido Bagatta Membro Guido Bagatta is an Italian journalist, television and radio host, known for his versatility in the media. Starting in the 1980s, he embarked on a career as a commentator, commentating on over 1000 events, including the first NFL American football game on Channel 5 and several NBA and Superbowl basketball finals. Since February 2022, he has inaugurated "Guido dalle 7", the first Italian "radiocast", available in streaming on all platforms. Furthermore, since 2018 he has been the face of Italian basketball for the Warner Bros. Discovery group. In September 2022, he returned to Radio Deejay, hosting several weekend time slots, including 7-8pm with GiBi Show. Since 2023, he has been part of the Advisory Committee of the GICAM Foundation

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Marco Lanzetta President << Return to the TEAM page Marco Lanzetta Bertani is an internationally renowned hand surgeon and microsurgeon based in Lugano, Switzerland. Since 1998, he has served as the Founder and President of the GICAM Foundation. In this capacity, he has led more than 50 surgical camps across 12 countries. His involvement with the African continent began in 1981 and 1983 when he dedicated time to building wells in Burundi. In 1988, as a young doctor, he engaged in humanitarian work in Benin and Togo before relocating to Australia with his wife and two-month-old son. He received training in hand surgery and reconstructive microsurgery in Australia, France, and Canada. From 1996 to 2006, he held the position of Director at the Microsearch Foundation in Sydney, Australia. Presently, he serves as the International Scientific Coordinator of the Italian Institute of Hand Surgery and the National Center for Arthritis. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery at the University of Canberra, Australia, and Professor of Hand Surgery at Ludes University, Lugano, Switzerland. In 1998, he performed the world's first hand transplantation, followed by the first bilateral hand transplantation in 2000. That same year, he conducted the first hand transplants in Italy. He has been honored with numerous international awards, including the Knightwood of the Republic of Italy in 2002 and the "Numero Uno" award by the Italian Embassy in Switzerland in 2022. Marco Lanzetta Bertani is also a prolific author, having penned over 200 books, chapters, and scientific articles. He has been invited as a Visiting Guest Professor of Hand Surgery in countries such as Argentina, Australia, Canada, Romania, Greece, Turkey, Thailand, Japan, Venezuela, and Finland. In addition to his professional endeavors, he is an advocate for veganism and a dedicated triathlete, having qualified twice for the X-Terra World Championships in Hawaii in 2015 and 2017. He is fluent in English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

<< Return to the TEAM page Alejandro Badia Area manager Latin America Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, FRCSI is a hand and upper extremity surgeon, author and healthcare entrepreneur in Doral (Miami), Florida. Badia studied physiology at Cornell University and obtained his medical degree at NYU, where he also trained in orthopedics. A hand fellowship at Alleghany General Hospital in Pittsburgh was followed by an AO trauma fellowship in Freiburg, Germany. He runs an international hand fellowship, served on the review board of a hand surgery techniques journal, and previously organized a yearly Miami meeting for surgeons /therapists devoted to upper limb arthroscopy and arthroplasty. This international meeting was held at the renowned Miami Anatomical Research Center ( M.A.R.C. ) which Badia co-founded in 2005. In 2008 he created the Badia Hand to Shoulder Center, having previously co-founded the Miami Hand Center, and Surgery Center at Doral. In 2010 he launched OrthoNOW®, the first immediate orthopedic care center in south Florida, later franchising the concept which can now be licensed to orthopedic colleagues and healthcare systems and currently seeking the optimal strategic healthcare partner. He is past president of the International Society for Sport Traumatology of the Hand (ISSPORTH) is a member of several orthopedic societies (AAOS, ASSH, AAHS, EWAS), honorary member of more than 10 international hand surgery and arthroscopy associations, and served as honored professor at the prestigious Philadelphia Hand Course in 2012. Having lectured in all seven continents he is currently focused on improving healthcare delivery in the orthopedics and sports medicine realm. Dr Badia has outlined his journey and delved into the major challenges and hurdles of delivering healthcare in the U.S. through his Amazon best-selling book, “Healthcare from the Trenches” published during the Covid19 pandemic. Dr. Badia joined the GICAM team ten years ago and has been responsible for the Latin America missions, bringing value through his medical expertise.

<< Return to the TEAM page Flavio Mazzoni Member of the Council Flavio Mazzoni has worked in various professional sectors (since 1980), starting as an internal auditor and then with managerial roles in medium and large international groups. Since 1990 he has been active in the Swiss fiduciary sector, gaining recognized experience in corporate and tax consultancy. He has spent the last 22 years of activity at one of the most important fiduciary companies in the market, distinguishing himself as a manager of outstanding quality and as a member of the Board of Administration of various companies and Foundations. Since 2016 he has been a member of the GICAM Board of Directors. In 1973 Flavio obtained a diploma as an accountant and commercial expert. He also holds an analyst and programmer diploma from EDP Zurich. Throughout his professional activity, he is always careful to keep himself updated. He has attended multiple administration, accounting and compliance courses, in addition to the SUPSI Tax Law course. An Italian native speaker, he speaks and writes fluently in English, French, Spanish and has good knowledge of Portuguese

Gianandrea Sassoli Member << Return to the TEAM page Gianandrea Sassoli joined the advisory council of the GICAM Foundation in 2023. He is currently manager and partner of the family business, responsible for the industrial and investment area of Stainless Steel Center and Steel.s Poland. Graduated in law, he has been present in the steel sector for over 30 years, building his specialist knowledge in the metal sector and in particular in stainless steel flat rolled products first at the company. Mexinox, then Krupp Hoesch international and KruppThyssen Nirosta. He was Vice President of the Sassoli Group, dealing with the commercial networks of Sarinox Metalli, Lare Acciai and TK Acciai as well as President of Triaton Italia, SAP partner. Then CEO of Schmolz+Bickenback Acciai Speciali. The Sassoli family has been involved in social work for over three decades, supporting the Ecuadorian mission with the Los Ninos de Quito project.

The Team of GICAM Our team is led by doctors, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals who fervently believe in our mission and dedicate their passion to advancing our work worldwide. In addition to physicians, equally vital figures include members of our board of trustees and advisory committee, whose invaluable contributions guide our strategies and decisions. Furthermore, management provides essential support in the organization and execution of our activities. To learn more about each member of our team, we invite you to click on their photo to read their biography. Click on the photo to read the BIO of each person on the Team. Board of Trustees Marco Lanzetta President Francesca Catto Member Stefano Lucchina Vice-President Ernesto Caracciolo Member Flavio Mazzoni Secretary and Treasurer Giovanni Scattola Member Advisory board Gianmarco Lepri Member Guido Bagatta Member Gianandrea Sassoli Member Gaetano Belloni Member Antonio Mandrà Member Peter Cruse Member Management Team Alessia Moretti Project manager GICAM Latin America Alejandro Badia Area manager

<< Return to the TEAM page Member of the Council President Gian Marco Lepri, a professional with extensive experience in the financial sector, has gone through several significant stages in his career. Born on 30 April 1953 and graduated in Commerce in Bellinzona, Lepri began his career as a manager at UBS Ticino, contributing to the local financial scene until 2009. Subsequently, he broadened his professional horizon by taking on senior roles at the Private Bank Maerki & Baumann in Zurich, where as General Director until 2016. His experience in these prestigious financial institutions has certainly enriched his skillset and made him a valuable financial advisor. In addition to his commitment to the banking sector, Lepri actively contributed to the management and direction of GICAM where he held the role of General Director until March 2023. His leadership has certainly influenced the path of this organization. Currently, Lepri holds the role of President on the GICAM Advisory Board, demonstrating his constant presence and influence in the financial sector even after leaving his previous position.

Ernesto Caracciolo Member of the Council << Return to the TEAM page Ernesto Caracciolo, born in Milan on 10.7.1965, married to a Danish woman and with three children, also born in Denmark. Lawyer, son of art, since the very early nineties, I began to collaborate with the Institute of Forensic Medicine of Milan on the subject of professional medical liability and since then I have been constantly involved in assisting and defending representatives of this category, generally surgeons, called in cause to be held accountable for their activities allegedly characterized by malpractice. Former Vice President of the Italian-Danish Chamber of Commerce, I speak both of these languages fluently, also because the other half of my professional activity is dedicated to business consultancy for SMEs, including those of an international nature. He has been part of the Board of Directors of the GICAM Foundation since 2023 and takes care of its legal aspects.