AIL Rome Vintage Charity Market

A charity market in the heart of the Nomentano district

The AIL Rome Vintage Charity Market is a charitable event held in the garden of Residenza Vanessa, the AIL Rome hospitality house located at Via Forlì 36, in the Nomentano district of Rome, Lazio. Just a short walk from the Hematology Department on Via Benevento, the facility's green space comes alive for an entire weekend with stalls, colors, and curiosities, creating a festive atmosphere of shared commitment.

What you will find at the stalls

Volunteers and residents of the house set up a rich and varied market where everyone can find something special at affordable prices.

• Vintage items and small collectibles;
• Handicrafts and handmade goods;
• Jewelry and accessories;
• Clothing and second-hand items;
• Toys and many other curiosities.

Shopping that supports a cause

All proceeds from the market are entirely dedicated to supporting the reception and management activities of Residenza Vanessa. The facility, managed by AIL Rome (Italian Association against Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma), offers free hospitality to onco-hematological patients and the family members assisting them during long periods of treatment away from home. Buying an item therefore means making a concrete contribution to this solidarity project.

The history of Residenza Vanessa

The hospitality house is dedicated to Vanessa Verdecchia, a young hematology patient and part of the great AIL Rome family, who passed away in 1992. Inaugurated in 1993, the residence has welcomed thousands of people over the years, offering a protected and familiar environment to those facing illness. The market is one of the occasions when the city of Rome rallies around this cause.

An event open to everyone

The AIL Rome Vintage Charity Market is free to enter and suitable for families and anyone wishing to combine shopping with a good cause. Strolling through the stalls in the residence's garden in the Nomentano district is also a way to learn more about the association's daily work and the value of the hospitality offered to patients and their loved ones.