Lyon University Hospital. A solidarity virtual race to support children with cancer
The IHOPE (Institute of Hematology and Pediatric Oncology) of Lyon, part of the CHU of Lyon, participates in the 3and edition of “Challenge mon Hôpital”, a solidarity virtual course organized by the association Les Emplaqués, which raises awareness of leukemia and donations of platelets, blood and bone marrow through sporting events.
This will take place from June 11 to 19 and aims to raise funds entirely donated to the pediatric oncology departments of participating hospitals. They finance 70% of sports projects for children with cancer and 30% of actions to raise awareness of the blood donations necessary for their care.
Each participant mobilizes to raise funds, for a minimum of €35, and prefers the hospital they wish to support. At the end, he will receive a bib and will be able to enter the number of kilometers run over the period. The hospital that clocks up the most kilometers will receive a special prize in addition to the funds that will have been collected by the runners who selected it.
In 2021, the association had brought together 2,500 participants, for 105,000 kilometers and 75,000 euros.
Listings on www.lesemplaques.com.