Like every year, the AFM-Téléthon calls for donations as part of its fight against genetic, rare, progressive and neuromuscular diseases. In addition to 3637, around a hundred events are planned in many municipalities in Doubs from this Friday, November 29 to raise funds and advance research.
Sporting events
Among the many sporting events, the Dannemarie-sur-Crète organization (DSCO) is organizing “The 10 hours of the Telethon challenge” on Saturday in Saint-Vit. Its principle: cover one or more six-kilometer loops by running or cycling, with the town's Super U supermarket as the starting point. Departures will take place from 8 a.m., and those who wish to participate by walking can do so from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The activity will be accompanied by a makeup workshop and musical entertainment for children, as well as a refreshment bar with pancakes.
Friday evening in Besançon, raffle tickets will be on sale at the sports center during the match between Grand Besançon Doubs Handball and Cournon d'Auvergne. At the Mallarmé swimming pool, diving and freediving sessions are organized on weekends from 9 a.m. to noon; then, on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., the Passion Synchr'O association will perform a synchronized swimming demonstration.
On Saturday, a running race and a duathlon will take place in Amagney, over a two-kilometer course. Participants will be able to participate solo (5€/h) or in a team (10€/h), and a bracelet will be given to them for each lap completed. The day will end with a dancing meal. Registration on site from 10:45 a.m., meet at the town hall square.
In Geneuille, meet at City Parc on Saturday before 2 p.m. to organize the longest possible human chain. Mountain biking, Nordic walking and running routes will then be offered, and each kilometer covered will raise funds thanks to the financial support of local businesses.
Concerts, shows, music
Blamont will once again be the place for many activities. Among them, a weekend of music under the big tops. The party begins on November 29 at 7 p.m. with the Haute-Saône group Cover'n Cover, then Suzy's Rock and its pop-rock covers from the 70s to today. The entertainment continues the next day from 11:30 a.m. with an aperitif concert and the group Nanos, then at 2 p.m. with singer Sandra L, then at 3 p.m. with the group Flyjoe and its reggae, blues, rock covers and compositions… The festivities will conclude with the big Indépen'Danse show on Sunday 1is December at 4 p.m. More information on the Festi Blam' Facebook page.
On the Montbéliard side, meet Saturday evening, at 8 p.m., for the concert of Montbéliard singer Kry's Florian. He will be accompanied by singers Morgane, Emma Jaillet, as well as the Baladins choir. A raffle will take place during the intermission. Entrance: €10.
Saturday in Besançon, the “Un instant, un smile” association is organizing a Latin dance evening at the Malcombe multipurpose room, starting at 7:30 p.m. The event includes a show at 8 p.m., then an introductory class at salsa at 9:15 p.m. Reservations on the association's Facebook page.
All without forgetting numerous refreshment bars, product sales and other activities of all kinds.
Complete list of activities on the Telethon website
