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Pilar Matte Capdevila, president of the foundation, recently visited Casa de Luz to know firsthand about the impact of the project, which has been part of Fondo Alegría since 2024.
The Fundación Alegría team and its president, Pilar Matte, visit a complementary therapy project at Hospital Padre Hurtado that will benefit children and young people with neurological damage.
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Pilar Matte, president of Fundación Alegría, explained that 'we are looking for committed, innovative, and excellent social organizations willing to work tirelessly to relieve pain and restore joy to children and their families. We want to learn about programs from all over Chile capable of generating a deep and lasting impact.'
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Pilar Matte, president of Fundación Alegría, explained that "This program, winner of Fondo Alegría and managed by Desafío Levantemos Chile and Clínica Alemana, has allowed us to operate on and bring concrete relief to families who were waiting for a surgery capable of restoring hope and reducing epileptic seizures in their children."
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