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Manon Le Yan
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Dec 3 2024 at 9:07 a.m.
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During the whole month ofoctoberthe town of Forges-les-Eaux (Seine-Maritime) is adorned with rose on the occasion of struggle against the cancer be you.
“It’s a great cause that is important,” says Christine Lesueur, mayor of the town.
The merchants had played the game by decorating their windows, the city's monuments were lit in rose and many events were held for collect donations.
In total, these are 4 091,72 € which were collected and shared between the League against cancer and the Federation for Medical Research (FRM).
Many events
The mobilizations began on October 5 with the Cyclo Rose which brought together more than 90 participants, organized by Forges Vélo 76.
On October 12, a little less than 300 people braved the rain to participate in the Rando Rose organized by USF Athletics, whose start was given by André Delarue.
Fan O'cox also made his contribution with a display of old vehicles in the Town Hall park.
The Pink Balla tournament organized by USF Tennis, brought together 25 young people.
On October 19, the Youth and Sports Service invited those who wanted to Pink Alarm Clock and October 27 was Zumba Party Rose par Fitness Move and Co.
Trumpeter Jean-Jacques Petit also made his contribution by making don of half of recipes of are concert.
The young people also got their hands dirty with a market set up by the Leisure Center without forgetting the MFR students who made their contribution with a Pink October evening to raise funds with several activities and a bag sale.
What are the funds collected used for?
“What do we do with the money?” It’s a question that comes up often,” admits Jean-Jacques Deshayes.
On the side of the League against Cancer, once all the money is collected, it is given to the departmental branch.
“5% are sent to national headquarters. The departmental committee retains full control over these choices to finance a national or regional project. “it allows us to finance very relevant local projects.”
As for the FRM, more than 400 new projects in favor of medical research are carried out each year.
“We were separated into several groups in the streets of the city, and we sold our bags for €2. We are very happy with the result, we didn’t expect that.”
The Beaufils foundation, for its part, has made awareness to its residents and users with a pink meal and a donation box available.
The Azalée association also raised funds with a sale of objects.
And there is this gesture of a couple who celebrated their Diamond Wedding, who wanted to donate the sum they had received as a gift to the fight against breast cancer.
A check for two associations
The League Against Cancer and the Federation for Medical Research (FRM) each received a check for 2 045,86 €.
Money is the sinews of war. We are not waging a war to kill but a war to save.
“We are not only acting against breast cancer, but more broadly against all cancers,” explains Philippe Rives of the FRM’s Normandy committee. “We see that in Forges-les-Eaux, actions are increasing from year to year.”
“It’s a complete mobilization of the city and that’s fantastic,” added the mayor.
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