{"id":36224,"date":"2025-06-25T08:35:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T08:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/?p=36224"},"modified":"2025-07-02T08:04:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T08:04:45","slug":"a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/","title":{"rendered":"A Video Game for Awareness and Fundraising: The Initiative of Silvio Binca"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Non Profit Stories | From desminopathy to an inclusive video game: the story of Silvio and The handYcapped. An association born out of a rare disease that has become a project combining creativity, humor, and social commitment. From coloring books and school programs to purpose-driven t-shirts and a video game in development, The handYcapped aims to reshape how people see disability. Because, as Silvio says: &#8220;If a handYcapp can do it&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Morning of May 28, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Silvio Binca greets us with energy, though he doesn\u2019t hide that \u201cthe morning was shit.\u201d He says it without drama or embarrassment, with that mix of honesty and positivity that defines him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll admit it: the person writing this wondered whether that kind of language was appropriate for this article. But we decided to go with it. Because normalizing, without sugar-coating, is exactly what Silvio does every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling things by their name, without glossing over them, is part of his genuine and direct approach. It\u2019s a way to show that life with a rare disease isn\u2019t just smiles and Hollywood-style bravery. It\u2019s also real hardship, exhaustion, and moments that are, quite frankly, shitty. And that\u2019s okay. Because just like in any game, you don\u2019t always win on your first try. There are obstacles to overcome, strategies to rethink, and above all, the strength to keep playing, to keep trying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Silvio tells us he\u2019s doing better now. And honestly, speaking with him, we feel better too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#Non_Profit_Stories_Sharing_Stories_That_Make_a_Difference\" >Non Profit Stories: Sharing Stories That Make a Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#Silvio_Binca_and_%E2%80%98The_handYcapped%E2%80%98\" >Silvio Binca and &#8216;The handYcapped&#8216;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#The_Interview\" >The Interview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#Tell_us_about_The_handYcapped_How_did_the_association_start\" >Tell us about The handYcapped. How did the association start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#What_does_The_handYcapped_do_in_practical_terms\" >What does The handYcapped do in practical terms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#How_did_you_decide_to_use_a_video_game_for_awareness_and_fundraising\" >How did you decide to use a video game for awareness and fundraising?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#Is_there_a_moment_or_project_youre_especially_proud_of\" >Is there a moment or project you\u2019re especially proud of?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#Whats_the_financial_goal_of_the_project_and_how_will_the_funds_be_used\" >What\u2019s the financial goal of the project, and how will the funds be used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#Have_you_ever_collaborated_with_companies_Do_you_think_the_nonprofit_and_business_worlds_can_work_together\" >Have you ever collaborated with companies? Do you think the nonprofit and business worlds can work together?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#For_those_who_want_to_support_you_where_should_they_start\" >For those who want to support you, where should they start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.com\/blog\/en\/a-video-game-for-awareness-and-fundraising-the-initiative-of-silvio-binca\/#Is_there_a_message_youd_like_to_leave_for_our_readers\" >Is there a message you\u2019d like to leave for our readers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_Profit_Stories_Sharing_Stories_That_Make_a_Difference\"><\/span><strong>Non Profit Stories: Sharing Stories That Make a Difference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bancomail.it\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bancomail-Non-Profit-Stories-1024x256.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every nonprofit begins with an urgency, a dream, or a real need. And it often grows thanks to passionate people who turn vision into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>Non Profit Stories<\/strong>, we want to give voice to those efforts: stories of daily commitment, of projects that improve lives, of ideas that become real change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this first edition of the series, we meet <strong>Silvio Binca, founder of the association \u201cThe handYcapped\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silvio_Binca_and_%E2%80%98The_handYcapped%E2%80%98\"><\/span><strong>Silvio Binca and &#8216;The handYcapped<\/strong>&#8216;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Silvio is 26 years old and lives with <strong>desminopathy<\/strong>, a rare genetic disease that impairs muscle function. Those with this condition experience skeletal muscle weakness, are typically wheelchair users, and often face breathing and eating difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2013, Silvio received a heart transplant he calls \u201ca gift.\u201d The disease, however, continued to progress and remains without a cure. Today, he relies on a ventilator and is fed through a gastric tube. And yet, none of this defines him. On the contrary, he transforms his experience into strength, becoming a source of inspiration for others living with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Creiamo il gioco &quot;ThehandYcapped&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EqchJ53hhdM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Interview\"><\/span><strong>The Interview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_us_about_The_handYcapped_How_did_the_association_start\"><\/span><strong>Tell us about The handYcapped. How did the association start?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe handYcapped came about naturally from my personal experience with desminopathy. The starting point was clear from the beginning: one of the biggest challenges for people with rare diseases is the lack of funding for research and for practical tools that could improve quality of life. In 2022, I put all my energy into collecting donations, but the results were modest. That didn\u2019t stop me, though. It pushed me to think bigger, to work on raising awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted to create a space for support, information, and connection for people in situations like mine, for families, and for anyone wanting to understand what it means to live with a rare condition like desminopathy. That vision became reality in summer 2023, when the association The handYcapped was officially founded.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_The_handYcapped_do_in_practical_terms\"><\/span><strong>What does The handYcapped do in practical terms?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday, we run projects in schools and hospitals that talk about disability in a new way, direct, engaging, and accessible. We\u2019re not focused on direct care, but on changing the way people think. We want to normalize disability and break down prejudices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, we created \u2018The handYcapped Colourbook,\u2019 an inclusive coloring book featuring characters in wheelchairs, aimed at teaching kids that diversity is a strength. The response from families and teachers has been amazing and motivates us to keep going. We\u2019re now working on a video game featuring wheelchair users, a fun arcade-style game inspired by Subway Surfers and Mario Kart, to show that disability is not a limitation, but a reality that society needs to understand, embrace, and include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal now is to build a sustainable ecosystem that uses cultural and entertainment projects to spread a message of inclusion, while also raising funds to support medical research on desminopathy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_you_decide_to_use_a_video_game_for_awareness_and_fundraising\"><\/span><strong>How did you decide to use a video game for awareness and fundraising?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to tell our story without asking for pity or sympathy, by using something fresh, engaging, and different. A video game allows people to connect emotionally, to symbolically experience the challenges of a rare disease, and to understand the importance of supporting research and care. Plus, it\u2019s a great tool for raising money for real-world projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The game we\u2019re building is dynamic and fun. You get to race, face challenges, and enjoy yourself, while also getting a feel, lightheartedly and intuitively, of what it\u2019s like to live with desminopathy. The characters have real abilities because diversity is our superpower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disability doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have exciting experiences. I want every player, disabled or not, to see the wheelchair not as a barrier, but as a way forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_moment_or_project_youre_especially_proud_of\"><\/span><strong>Is there a moment or project you\u2019re especially proud of?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of the proudest moments was seeing kids open our book, relate to the characters, and start coloring them with excitement. Hearing them shout the name of their favorite or getting messages from moms of disabled children thanking us for creating something their kids could finally see themselves in&#8230; well, that\u2019s exactly why we did it. To bring representation, inclusion, and a little joy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_financial_goal_of_the_project_and_how_will_the_funds_be_used\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the financial goal of the project, and how will the funds be used?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to raise 100,000 euros. That\u2019s what we need to develop a quality video game that\u2019s accessible and engaging, something that\u2019s not just a game but also a powerful tool for awareness and fundraising for desminopathy research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a video game is exciting, but it\u2019s expensive. The funds will help us create a playable demo for everyone to test, improve the graphics, sound, and gameplay\u2014we want it to be seriously cool, not some second-rate project\u2014and also support the amazing team working on it. These people bring passion and skill, but they need to eat too!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_you_ever_collaborated_with_companies_Do_you_think_the_nonprofit_and_business_worlds_can_work_together\"><\/span><strong>Have you ever collaborated with companies? Do you think the nonprofit and business worlds can work together?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve had a few experiences, mostly with local businesses helping with fundraising or practical support. But we believe that collaboration between nonprofits and companies can, and should, go much further. That\u2019s why we\u2019re now looking for companies that believe in the project and can join us as partners or sponsors, contributing not just money, but also skills, visibility, and tools. There\u2019s so much potential to build something meaningful and innovative together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_those_who_want_to_support_you_where_should_they_start\"><\/span><strong>For those who want to support you, where should they start?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe first way to help is simple and free: talk about us. Every share could reach developers, 3D artists, or potential backers willing to put time and energy into this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another concrete way to support \u2018The handYcapped\u2019 is by buying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehandycapped.com\/shop\">our t-shirts<\/a>. They\u2019re not just cool, they make a statement. Wearing one says: \u2018I\u2019m here, and I believe in this.\u2019 It\u2019s fashion with a message, stronger than any hashtag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And most importantly, we\u2019ve launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/the-handycapped\">GoFundMe campaign<\/a> to support the development of the video game. Every contribution, even a small one, can help turn this idea into something real and impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_message_youd_like_to_leave_for_our_readers\"><\/span><strong>Is there a message you\u2019d like to leave for our readers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope we manage to launch the video game. Good ideas move faster than legs, and everyone, with a small gesture, can help bridge the distance. Help me prove that limits are just a matter of perspective, just like the brake on my wheelchair. It all depends on who\u2019s pushing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to wrap up. Now we know that behind this project is a guy who sleeps little (thanks to desminopathy), but dreams a lot. We had noted down to ask Silvio if he had a motto or phrase that summed him up\u2014something to share with our readers. But he beat us to it, closing with: \u201cIf a \u2018handycapp\u2019 can do it&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s it right there: self-irony, determination, and vision. Silvio isn\u2019t looking for heroes. He\u2019s looking for allies. And with The handYcapped, he reminds us that every limit can become momentum \u2026 if we face it together. That\u2019s why we\u2019re doing our part, and we\u2019re asking you to join us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/the-handycapped\"><strong>Support the GoFundMe campaign<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ThehandYcapped: Il primo videogioco inclusivo con personaggi in sedia a rotelle\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1LfFmXb1yWM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Non Profit Stories | From desminopathy to an inclusive video game: the story of Silvio and The handYcapped. 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