Wellspring of wishes

Tourists' coins thrown into iconic Rome fountain also help with charitable causes

China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-03-22 10:06
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Caritas employee Fabrizio Marchioni, at the charity's office in Rome on Feb 26, uses a hair-dryer on coins collected from the fountain. GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE/REUTERS

Signs around the fountain explain that the change will go to charity — a thought that pleases many of the tourists posing by the landmark.

"I wanted to make a wish which is dear to my heart," said Yula Cole from Brazil after throwing in a coin."But I also know that this coin is not just staying there but will help needy people. I made a wish but hopefully this money will help other people's wishes too."

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