Singer met Pedro and Tiago's family after the show and signed a hat that will be auctioned in a campaign Reproduction/Instagram Singer Ana Castela took advantage of her visit to Expoacre 2026 this Thursday (6) to make a gesture of solidarity. She signed a hat that will be auctioned in the campaign of brothers Pedro Rodrigues, aged 12, and Tiago Rodrigues, aged 7, residents of Rio Branco, diagnosed with Girdle Muscular Dystrophy type 2C (LGMD2C), an ultra-rare, degenerative genetic disease with no definitive cure. In addition to helping with an item for the campaign, the country singer published photos on a social network with the boys' family and called on fans to participate in the mobilization, which seeks to raise R$5.2 million. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp "Let's spread this chain of good. All help is welcome", he said in the caption of the publication, in which he also marked the profile of Fabíula Fleming, mother of Pedro and Tiago. 'Mini cattle' accompany Ana Castela's show in Acre ? The amount of R$ 5.2 million is necessary to enable the participation of the two brothers in a phase of experimental studies in the United States, considered by the family as a hope to slow the progress of the disease and try to reverse part of the damage caused by the disease. Find out more in this report. Fabíula thanked the singer for participating in the campaign and also highlighted that her children were eager to watch the show and meet Ana. "She welcomed us with great affection, signed a hat for our campaign and, above all, opened her heart to the story of Pedro and Tiago, being willing to help us in this chain of healing", she commented. READ MORE Mini cattle boats: Children's audience is present at Ana Castela's show at Expoacre 2026; VIDEO Expoacre 2026 has an average of 38 thousand visitors per night in Rio Branco, says Public Security Father Fábio de Melo praises marquetry pieces made by AC artist: 'Competence and good taste' On Sunday (2), the singer Leonardo also used the show at the agricultural fair to participate in fundraising for the two brothers. In addition to him and Ana Castela, all the national artists who were part of Expoacre's programming until this Thursday also collaborated: Natanzinho Lima, Father Fábio de Melo and Wesley Safadão. Singer also published photos of the brothers on a social network and asked for fans' collaboration Reproduction/Instagram Leonardo published a video about the campaign Leonardo is part of a campaign for the treatment of brothers with an ultra-rare disease in Acre On social networks, the singer published a video asking fans and other artists to help with the mobilization. "If each person does a little, we can change this story", he added. To g1, the boys' mother, lawyer Fabíula Albuquerque Fleming, informed the proceeds from the auction will be used for the boys' treatment in the United States. The item is expected to be auctioned on August 9th. ? Pedro and Tiago live with the rare condition that mainly compromises the muscles of the shoulders, arms, hips and legs, causing progressive loss of muscle strength throughout their lives. Also according to Fabíula, artists such as singer João Bosco and pastor Nívea Soares even recorded a video on social media promoting the campaign, as well as footvolley player Bello. Acre goalkeeper Weverton, scientist Letícia Cazarré and pastors André Valadão and Marcela Voje also expressed support. "And I think most importantly, the United States Foundation that monitors the clinical study reposted a video of me with English subtitles on their official Instagram profile," he added. The family has also organized walks, solidarity actions, raffles, and social media campaigns to increase fundraising and bring the necessary goal closer to taking the brothers to the United States. Rare genetic disease causes brothers to progressively lose movement in Acre VIDEOS: g1 VIDEOS: Review g1 news in 1 minute-AC| in G1 / AC / Acre
Ana Castela signs a hat that will be auctioned in a campaign for brothers with an ultra-rare disease in AC; VIDEO
Singer met Pedro and Tiago's family after the show and signed a hat that will be auctioned in a campaign Reproduction/Instagram Singer Ana Castela took advantage of her visit to Expoacre 2026 this Thursday (6) to make a...
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