The 2024 Telethon can count on a sponsor with a big heart. The singer Mika, known as much for his music as for his commitments, this year embodies the face of solidarity.
Defender of marriage for all, he also actively fought against school bullying, a personal fight for him who was a victim of it in his young years. In addition, he also mobilized with UNICEF to help victims of the war in the Middle East.
Take on the role of sponsor of the Telethon this time allowed him to meet researchers, but also families affected by rare diseases. Among them, Félicie, 14 years old, ambassador for this edition.
Suffering from an illness that gradually atrophies her muscles, the young girl was treated to a wonderful surprise. The artist indeed made a moving appearance during the presentation of his college certificate. A moment of hope and happiness beyond words.
Mika crashes beautifully in C to you
The day before the start of Telethon 2024, Mika made a notable appearance on the set of C to you. This Thursday, November 28, 2024, the interpreter of Lollipop was accompanied by young Félicie to launch an appeal for donations. However, the exchange with Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine experienced some unforeseen events.
“The Telethon belongs to the French people“, first launched the former coach of The Voice before adding: “What they have accomplished since the first Telethon is concrete, remarkable, and there is still much to do. Many diseases don't yet have treatments, and some don't even have names, just numbers. However, the research and treatments resulting from these efforts have applications for many other areas.”
Exit this beautiful speech, Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., his real name, announced the opening of the line “3639“, “a day early“, a blunder that the star host immediately caught up with.
In fact, the telephone number to make a donation to the association is not “3639“, but the “3637“. Visibly embarrassed, the singer was quick to apologize live. Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine, faithful to her humor and kindness, immediately minimized the error by reassuring him: “It doesn't matter, I've done so much worse.“A situation which, ultimately, triggered a moment of general laughter on the set.
