“We have known for a long time the commitment of the people of Rochelle during their 30 hours for the Telethon. But to have been chosen as a Côte-d’Or village is an honor. It is up to us today to take up the challenge for this 38e edition with motivated and committed volunteers like never before. » It is with these strong words that the mayor of the town of La Roche-en-Brenil, Joël Soilly, launched this 2024 edition, Friday October 11.
“Although advances are made every day, only 5% of rare diseases are cured, and the fight for research is a daily battle,” underlined Aurore Mercey, coordinator of the Telethon in Côte-d’Or. The French Association against Myopathies (AFM), which organizes this charity event, today has three laboratories in France which, every day, advance research on rare diseases.
A third of the collection is carried out in the field
Aurore Mercey recalled that donations can be made throughout the year and that 93 million euros had been collected in 2023, a third of which (31.7 million) comes from initiatives carried out on the ground by volunteers. dedicated.
See you on November 29 and 30
Strong words that resonated with volunteers already involved in this great collective adventure, where every gesture counts to build a better future for those who need it. On November 29 and 30, La Roche-en-Brenil is ready to become the beating heart of solidarity and hope in Côte-d’Or.
