The expectation was great, the hearts were fired. Machines to take pictures and pens for autographs were already prepared for the arrival of chief executive of the Institute Share and coach men's team volleyball, Rezende. He was in Curitiba on 11 and 12 November to celebrate the 15 years of the project Initiation Centers to Volleyball in Paraná. On Monday he took pictures with students and answered the most curious questions. Representing Unilever, principal private partner in the project since its inception in 1997, Ligia Camargo, Sustainability manager, accompanied the visit which also included, in the morning, with the presence of Rudimar Fedrigo, representing the Secretary of State for Sport, together Paul Julius and Veniltton Santos.
During the visit, held the morning shift and afternoon, students and officials had the opportunity to ask questions of the Rezende and he answered carefully. Of course the questions were fun and approached about his career and the project itself. The student category Mini 4 × 4, Juliana Petranski, 13, wanted to know what motivates him to continue with the project. "The project inspires me every day because I know that there are more children and adolescents as you learn to play this sport that has given me so many good things," says Rezende.
"Visit the Institute's projects Share is as recharge. I see that everything we envision 15 years ago is working and is going further than we imagined at the time. I realize that help students realize their dreams and be happier. I also like to be with the parents and thank you for trusting in our work, "he says in response to Claudiovane Aguiar, responsible for student Gabriel Aguiar, 11, of the category Mini 3 × 3.
At the end of each shift, Rezende took pictures with all classes separated by categories and distributed some autographs. In the morning, also had the opportunity to enter the miniquadras and play with students. "Very cool that affection he has with children. Found some time in his life that should be very rush to come here and make this unforgettable day in the lives of students, "says Juvenal Alves, grandfather of the student Gabrielli Eduarda, 13, category Mini 4 × 4. "The design is wonderful, the teachers are very good and attentive. We rely heavily on the work of the Institute Share "he concludes.
For Ligia Camargo, sustainability manager at Unilever, since the idea of the project in Parana was presented, Unilever was sure that all the dedication and the quality Rezende bears would be present and therefore had no doubts in accepting the partnership, which later extended to the Institute Share. "It is very gratifying to see that the partnership is working and see what you like to be here," she concludes referring to students. Moreover, he insisted on, in front of parents and students congratulate the professionals involved in the project and asked for a round of applause.
The day before, Rezende was with teachers, interns and administrative staff of the various projects Share Institute in Curitiba for casual dining. On occasion, he can thank for their work and correspond to the trust for him. "I'm proud to see that the job is being done well and I'm quiet to see that you are dedicated to maintaining the quality of classes and the teaching of values," he concludes.
Project partners Nuclei Initiation Volleyball to:
Government of Paraná and Unilever
Via Sports Incentive Law: Unilever, Itaú and Sports Ministry.
Photos: KS Photo and Video













