In 2009 it is the 15th anniversary that Ayrton Senna, three-times Formula 1 World Champion, passed away. Senna was able to realize his dreams inside the circuits, and outside he was continued to dream wished Brazil to become a nation with less inequality, with opportunities for all Brazilians.
The Ayrton Senna Institute, which works largely in Brazil to guarantee proper education to less privileged children and youngsters, is Ayrton’s dream come true. The Institute is a NGO, entirely financed with the royalties of “Senna” brands and licences, and supported by many socially responsible companies that collaborate with the Institute.
In 2009 it is also the 15th anniversary of the Ayrton Senna Institute. In Ayrton Senna’s memory, and also to celebrate the activities of the Senna Institute, a tribute event has been organized in the halls of the Brazilian Embassy in Rome in September from 18th to 20th, where three of his Formula cars – Formula 1, Formula 3, Formula Ford – will be displayed, as well as his helmets, his racing gear, and several collectibles that bear Senna’s trademark made by some of the most important companies in the world. Also, a photographic exhibition by Keith Sutton, founder of one of the most important photographic agencies in Formula 1 and close friend of the Brazilian legend, that will go through Ayrton’s racing career, will be one of the highlights of the event.
The tribute event will be open not only to the fans of Ayrton and motorsport, but also to anyone who has the curiosity of discovering Ayrton Senna Institute activities in favour of poor children. In particular, educational activities realised in ollaboration with governmental and non-governmental organizations, public and private institutions, and big international firms.
In the past 15 years, the Ayrton Senna Institute has donated more than 70 million euro, improving the life of more than 1,640,930 Brazilian children and youngsters, and taking care of the academic education of 553,512 teachers in 1,372 cities, 26 states and Federal Districts across Brazil.
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