Even after completing their medical treatment in Rome, some children are unable to return home because their cities and their daily lives have been shattered by war. That’s why we’ve launched “La Terza Stella di Peter Pan” (Peter Pan’s Third Star), a home ready to welcome them as part of an 18-month-long project providing help for 60 families.
During and after their medical care, every family receives psychological support, help with schooling, employment guidance and advice on finding their own accommodation, giving everyone the chance to make a new start after cancer treatment.
Crocodile, team of volunteers
welcoming children
“When I started volunteering at Peter Pan in October 2022, my priority was to give up some of my time to help children in need. Today I’m a crocodile (I can also be Wendy when we’re playing with the children, Tinker Bell for evening entertainments, or a Skipper when we’re driving families to appointments). I spend most of my time volunteering at the Terza Stella house, where the main difficulty is language.
Tinker Bell, team of volunteers
providing evening entertainmen
“Going through the green door at Casa di Peter Pan with a host of emotions, laughter, tears, joy and shared experiences, and walking into the garden at Terza Stella was like a leap in the dark. At first it was hard to get over the language barrier, but then we started to see a breakthrough, thanks to the children, of course. Once you’ve won their trust, you’re there! Their “no’s” have become smiles, their curious looks hugs and Terza Stella has become “home”.
Every child living with cancer is welcomed into a home that’s safe and secure, alongside their family.
Medical care is provided in a warm, family environment.
During and after treatment, it’s vital to accompany each family as they settle into a new country and a new life.
Every family is assisted during this challenging process, with psychological and practical support.
Choose a toy, give it a name and put it on the shelf at “La Terza Stella”. Show you care about children living with cancer.
During the second stage of the project, the children begin their medical care. Their daily routine is marked out by hospital treatments, which continue once they’re back at the house. The children have a place to play in the playroom, as well as workshops, activities and a kitchen that’s always open to make their favourite foods.
In this section, the children describe their daily routines, what they like doing and their experiences at the house.
During the third stage, we help parents and their children settle into the social fabric. Thanks to language courses and support finding new homes and jobs, families can carve out some normality for themselves as they wait to return home.
In this section, the children describe their days and how they’re discovering their new city.
During the second stage of the project, the children begin their medical care. Their daily routine is marked out by hospital treatments, which continue once they’re back at the house. The children have a place to play in the playroom, as well as workshops, activities and a kitchen that’s always open to make their favourite foods.
In this section, the children describe their daily routines, what they like doing and their experiences at the house.
During the third stage, we help parents and their children settle into the social fabric. Thanks to language courses and support finding new homes and jobs, families can carve out some normality for themselves as they wait to return home.
In this section, the children describe their days and how they’re discovering their new city.
“When I started volunteering at Peter Pan in October 2022, my priority was to give up some of my time to help children in need. Today I’m a crocodile (I can also be Wendy when we’re playing with the children, Tinker Bell for evening entertainments, or a Skipper when we’re driving families to appointments). I spend most of my time volunteering at the Terza Stella house, where the main difficulty is language. Through the children, we find a way to understand each other and overcome small difficulties, despite our language barrier. I’m so happy to be taking part in a project that puts me to the test. Our main role is to be there at the House and help with day-to-day tasks, but sometimes all it takes is a smile and lending a hand to families going through challenging experiences, helping make their day a bit less difficult.”
Tinker Bell, team of volunteers providing evening entertainment
“Going through the green door at Casa di Peter Pan with a host of emotions, laughter, tears, joy and shared experiences, and walking into the garden at Terza Stella was like a leap in the dark. At first it was hard to get over the language barrier, but then we started to see a breakthrough, thanks to the children, of course. Once you’ve won their trust, you’re there! Their “no’s” have become smiles, their curious looks hugs and Terza Stella has become “home”.
I’m a Tinker Bell; my leap in the dark has helped me realise if you believe in what you’re doing, nothing is impossible. The children laugh and play happily, and their parents have placed their trust in us. We’re blowing out candles, inflating balloons, organising courses and activities. Time seems less grey than a few months ago. There’s still a long way to go, but it feels like we’re all on the right pathway together.”