Impressive gesture by Romina Gingașu, Piero Ferrari’s wife, for the family from Galați who were left without a home after a Russian drone hit the block where they lived. Impressed by the drama of the mother and her 14-year-old son, the entrepreneur decided to buy them an apartment, giving them the chance of a new beginning, after the nightmarish night that changed their lives.
The family from Galati went through dramatic moments after a drone hit the block where they lived, causing fires and major destruction.
The woman said that she woke up suddenly after a loud noise and saw the hallway of the apartment on fire. At first, he thought it was an earthquake or a short circuit, not realizing that the home had been hit by a drone.
“I started calling the child. I couldn’t hear myself either. I repeated to him: “Get out!”. The rubble had blocked part of the apartment, and there were flames in the hallway. I walked through the fire to get to him and get him out.” reported the woman, in an interview for Digi 24.
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The block affected by the Russian drone Photo: Presidential Administration
According to his testimony, the front door was blocked by debris from the ceiling. With great efforts, he managed to open it and reach his son, who was crying out that he was in pain and could not get out.
“It didn’t matter how hot I was. I had to get him out. I pushed him forward and made it to the stairs of the block”she said.
The two were later found by firefighters and transported to the hospital. Although the physical wounds are healing, the psychological trauma remains deep.
A new beginning offered by Romina Gingașu
Impressed by the family drama, Romina Gingașu contacted the mother and offered her concrete support: the purchase of an apartment where she could live with her son.
“Your case impressed us and we wanted to be with you. For me it was also something sentimental, because I was also raised only by my mother. I want you to enjoy this apartment and raise your child in peace.” the entrepreneur told him, according to the cited publication.
Romina Gingașu and Piero Ferrari PHOTO: archive, the truth
The victim confessed that the gesture came at a time when he did not know how he would rebuild his life.
“Thank you very much, I admit I didn’t expect it, I was preparing to see what I do”the woman declared.
“I don’t wish that on anyone”
The woman says she still flinches at any loud noise and just wants peace for herself and her baby.
“I don’t wish anyone to go through something like this. It was really bad. I wish the war would end and there would be no more incidents like this. I don’t take anyone’s side, I just want peace and humanity.” he stated this for Digi 24.
The mayor of Galaţi, Ionuț Pucheanu, sent a message of public thanks for the gesture of solidarity of the Romanians settled abroad.
“There are difficult moments in life, but they are followed by wonderful gestures. After the drama that the family from the BR block in the Mazepa neighborhood went through, today we are happy with extraordinary news. Mrs. Romina Gingașu, a Romanian settled abroad, announced to us that she is offering this family a new apartment. Simply”the mayor sent.
The mayor emphasized that the help offered exceeds the material value of the donation and represents a sign of hope for those affected by the tragedy.
“On behalf of the Galata community, I thank Mrs. Romina Gingașu for a gesture of rare generosity. These are deeds that not only repair destroyed walls, but also tried souls. These are gestures that show us that solidarity and humanity are stronger than anything.” Ionuț Pucheanu also said.
He also thanked the people of Galatia who mobilized to support the family left without a home.
“Thank you to everyone who has been and is with this family. You have shown again once we are part of a united community! Galatia moves on“, concluded the mayor.
Both the mother and his son are currently recovering traumatic experience.
We remind you that a Russian drone crashed on the night of May 28-29, over an apartment block in Galati, causing an explosion and a fire in an apartment located on the 10th floor of the building. Following the incident, a mother and a child arrived at the hospital, and approximately 70 residents were evacuated.
Considered the most serious incident on the territory of Romania since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the event prompted the emergency convening of a meeting of the Supreme Council of Defense of the Country (CSAT).
