“It’s a great demonstration of passion and commitment,” declares Marie-Paule Martin, professor and leader of the “Give Hope” project. From September 5 to 12, six students from the Services to People and Territories (SAPAT) class at the Jeanne d'Arc high school set themselves a major challenge. Rally Paris from Pontarlier by bike, to hand over a check to the first European cancer center Gustave-Roussy and to raise awareness of the cause. On Thursday, December 12, it was in front of their parents and teachers that Léa, Juliette, Laura, Yann and Clara shared their adventure.
Difficulties encountered
“You have raised the values of solidarity and hope at the heart of this project,” Xavier Ferreux, one of the accompanying teachers, addresses the students. In total, the young cyclists will have cycled no less than 412 kilometers over six days, not without some difficulties. Flat tires, route errors, sometimes fatigue: the students were able to be determined and resilient throughout the trip.
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“Give a little hope”
“It’s a great collective experience,” says Yann, one of the students who also evokes, “a collective pride. » But the latter would surely not have seen the light of day without the young Marie-Hélène, whose grandfather affected by cancer died two days before the big departure. “This project was thought up because my grandfather was affected by cancer,” says the young woman. “When we see someone sick, our only power is to help morally and give a little hope. »
During their last stop in Nevers, the students then presented a check for 7,600 euros to the Gustave-Roussy Institute. A sum collected during their various actions during the preparation of their trip. Throughout the journey, they also stopped at three structures, EHPAD and senior citizens’ club, to share their adventure.
“It was a wonderful week,” concludes Jean-Marie Vivot, former president of the Ronde de l’Espoir. “These young people brought very great values. »
