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Enfants sans Cancer City: An Extraordinary Mobilization for the 6th Edition Vibrant with Hope and Solidarity

Energy, emotions, and commitment were the highlights of the 6th edition of the Enfants sans Cancer City race at Paris La Défense! On May 27, 2025, 1,900 runners and walkers, accompanied by committed personalities, united their forces on the esplanade of Paris La Défense to advance research against pediatric cancers. In total, €400,395 was raised […]

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Innovation Award 2025 from Fight Kids Cancer Awarded to Dr. Joshua Waterfall of the Institut Curie

On May 14, 2025, the founders of FIGHT KIDS CANCER, including our president Patricia Blanc, will award Dr. Joshua Waterfall the FIGHT KIDS CANCER & St. Baldrick Foundation Innovation Award. This award, amounting to an exceptional 1 million euros, will enable Joshua and his team to explore new ideas and fundamental questions in pediatric oncology […]

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Innovating Against Brain Cancers: Effective Therapies for a Better Quality of Life

Every year in March, the French Society of Neuroscience coordinates Brain Awareness Week in France. This international event, organized in about a hundred countries, aims to raise public awareness of the importance of brain research. It offers researchers the opportunity to share their advances in neuroscience and explain their implications for society. The second week […]

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Brain Cancer: Jessica’s Fight to Advance Research

On the occasion of Brain Cancer and Research Week, Jessica, mother of Noah, wanted to share her testimony to continue the fight of her little warrior. Jessica’s Fight for Pediatric Cancer Research Pediatric cancer is a painful reality that few families imagine until they face it. Jessica, a mother of two little boys, lost her […]

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National awareness campaign against childhood cancer

Every Year Since 2014, We Have Run a Major National Awareness Campaign Throughout February, in Honor of International Childhood Cancer Day and Thanks to the Precious Support of French Media. 2025 Awareness Campaign In February 2025, Louise’s story, from her first steps to her first battle, will be featured on television, in cinemas, in print, […]

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OUTLOOK 2025: A Decisive Year to Accelerate Our Fight Against Childhood and Adolescent Cancer

The year 2025 promises to bring renewed hope to children battling cancer. Through partnerships, groundbreaking collaborations, innovations, and solidarity, we look forward to sharing updates on the daily progress made in fighting the disease. In the meantime, here are our priorities for the coming year. CONTINUING TO WIN VICTORIES AGAINST CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT CANCER BY […]

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The Story of Iron Lily, the Little Warrior Against Leukemia

Lily, nicknamed “Iron Lily,” is an 8-year-old warrior. Her battle with leukemia began when a simple earache led to her diagnosis. Since then, she has faced cancer head-on every day. Lily energetically explains how she became “Iron Lily”: “The first time I needed blood, I was lucky—it was Iron Man’s blood. So, ever since, I […]

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Loris’s Battle Against Cancer: A Story of Hope and Resilience

Today in eighth grade, Loris has had to face a battle that too many children experience. At the age of 4, he was diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. This cancer took the form of an aggressive tumor located on the right side of his face. This diagnosis turned Loris’s and his family’s lives upside down, launching […]

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2024, A Golden Year in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

A HUGE THANK YOU to all our generous donors, fundraisers, partners, and volunteers without whom none of these actions would have been possible. 2024, A Year Full of Victories In 2024, Imagine for Margo made exceptional strides in the fight against pediatric cancer thanks to remarkable collective mobilization and promising scientific progress. Here is an […]

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Margaux’s fight continues, and will continue until we win the battle against cancer – Testimony of Patricia Blanc

It’s a heart-wrenching story, filled with courage and selflessness. Patricia Blanc, president and founder of Imagine for Margo, emotionally shares her journey: that of a mother faced with the loss of her daughter Margaux to cancer, who chose to transform this tragedy into a life mission. Through her words, Patricia takes us into a story […]

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Anatole’s Story: A Little Warrior Who Beat Leukemia – Testimony by His Mother, Apolline

Every year, thousands of families have their lives turned upside down by cancer. In October 2020, it was Apolline’s turn, the fierce mother of Anatole. When her little warrior was just 1.5 years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia. After several years of intensive treatments, this small fighter conquered the invisible monster within him. His […]

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Clara’s Story: A Warrior Who Beat Cancer – A Testimony by Her Father, Vincent

In the fight against childhood cancer, each victory brings hope to families affected by this terrible illness. This is the story of Clara. In 2019, this young warrior was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. After nine surgeries and over 200 days of hospitalization, she is now in remission. Her father, Vincent, […]

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A Brave Little Warrior’s Fight Against Childhood Leukemia

At the start of 2022, following a routine blood test, the hospital contacted Camille to bring her daughter Julia in for further exams. An overwhelming fear gripped this lionhearted mother. Upon arrival at Trousseau Hospital, everything unfolded quickly… another blood test and a bone marrow biopsy confirmed the dreaded diagnosis: Julia, age 3, had leukemia, […]

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“We Go Into Warrior Mode and Move Forward Against Leukemia” – Testimony from Julie

In June 2022, Hugo’s life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 14. This was the beginning of a long battle against the disease: 56 chemotherapy sessions, 16 lumbar punctures, weeks of hospitalization, and severe side effects. Hugo never gave up, nor did his family. Today, he is in remission, […]

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“Curing More and Better Pediatric Cancer… This is the Goal!” – Testimony from Anne-Laure

In early 2021, Anne-Laure took her young daughter to the emergency room for tests after noticing a pronounced convergent strabismus. An MRI scan revealed a mass… and so began the fight against cancer for little Maëlle, who was just three years old. Maëlle underwent intense chemotherapy treatments, and today, she is in complete remission. Each […]

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“Go, Fight, Win… for us, it’s truly a directive against cancer” – Testimony of Mathilde

When her daughter was just three years old, Mathilde and her partner faced a true medical tsunami: their eldest child, Ofélia, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Every year, 500 children in France and 3,000 across Europe are diagnosed with this type of cancer. Currently, there are 12 different types of brain tumors, each with […]

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Enfants sans Cancer race 2024: a historic 13th edition

An extraORdinary mobilization to conclude September in Gold 2024 As every year for the past 13 years, the last weekend of September is dedicated to the major charity race Enfants sans Cancer for our association. On Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud and remotely, from Montreal to Marseille, across all of Europe, […]

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“To the little girl you were” – Discover the story behind Imagine for Margo

In Honor of Golden September: A Tribute to Margo In celebration of Golden September, Patricia Blanc, our founder and president, has published a heartfelt tribute to her daughter Margo, who joined the stars at age 14 in 2010. This book is a testament to their family’s journey, standing by Margo through her fight against cancer, […]

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September in Gold : Supporting children with cancer

Golden September 2024: Let’s Pursue the WIN! In 2024, cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death among children over one year old in France and across Europe. Each year, thousands of children begin their battle against this illness. For “Golden September,” Imagine for Margo is intensifying its efforts to raise awareness and funds to […]

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Imagine for Margo partner of the Great National Cause 2024

The President of the French Republic has designated the promotion of Physical and Sports Activities as the Great National Cause for 2024 (GCN2024), led by Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, Minister of Sports, Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking the first time in 46 years that this initiative has taken place. The French government’s goal is to unify the […]

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8th Rallye du Coeur full of hope

On Saturday, June 22, over 230 sport and classic car drivers gathered at the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard for the 8th Parisian edition of the Rallye du Coeur. Their goal was simple yet powerful: to drive against the leading cause of death among children over one year old in France and Europe. At this inspiring event, […]

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10.7 million euros earmarked for 8 brain tumor research projects as part of Fight Kids Cancer 2024!

Imagine for Margo and its European partners—KickCancer (Belgium), Kriibskrank Kanner (Luxembourg), KiKa (Netherlands), and Cris Cancer (Spain)—are proud to announce the selected programs for the 2024 Fight Kids Cancer call for projects, this year dedicated to brain tumors! Eight projects, including two clinical trials and six translational research programs, will be funded by the Fight […]

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A Successful First Stop in Lille for the Rallye du Coeur

After a record-breaking edition in Nantes, the Rallye du Coeur made its very first stop in Lille on Saturday, June 8, 2024. For a morning, many sports and vintage car enthusiasts, supported by a host of partners, gathered at the prestigious Cité des Échanges in Marcq-en-Barœul. Their mission: to fight against cancer in children and […]

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“My Wish is to Offer Them a Moment of Relaxation, Comfort, and Kindness” – Interview with Clémentine Bernard

In this interview, Clémentine Bernard, a social aesthetician at Necker Hospital, whose role is funded by the Rallye du Cœur, shares insights into her daily work with children and medical staff. What is Social Aesthetics? Social aesthetics adapts aesthetic care to medical and social settings. It’s provided to populations facing physical, mental, or social difficulties […]

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Imagine for Margo at ASCO!

Imagine for Margo was at ASCO 2024! We are incredibly proud to have been invited by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and to have had a stand for the very first time at this major international oncology congress! This is a great recognition for our association, which was the only representative of pediatric […]

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CHILDREN WITHOUT CANCER CITY 2024: A NEW MOBILIZATION RECORD

Children Without Cancer City Race: A Day of Hope Against Pediatric Cancer On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the Children Without Cancer City race returned to La Défense, flooding the heart of Europe’s largest business district with an incredible wave of pink and blue. For a few hours, a sea of 2,000 runners and walkers, including […]

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SACHA: Accelerate children’s access to innovative molecules – Interview with Dr. Pablo Berlanga

France is a pioneer in Europe in the development of new drugs in pediatric oncology. For example, within the ITCC network (Innovative Therapies for Children and adolescents with Cancer, 14 countries), France accounts for 50% of inclusions in early clinical trials. Since 2014, specific measures have been put in place in France as part of […]

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CANCER GRAND CHALLENGES: 50 MILLION DOLLARS TO FIGHT AGAINST THE MOST AGGRESSIVE PEDIATRIC CANCERS!

Our President, Patricia Blanc, participated on March 6 at the Cancer Grand Challenges Summit in London, a global initiative that financially supports teams of multidisciplinary researchers to tackle the biggest challenges in the field of cancer research. Its role: to contribute to ensuring that research has the greatest possible impact for children and adolescents. Great […]

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MANIFESTO IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TO DEFEAT PEDIATRIC CANCERS

At the dawn of International Childhood Cancer Day, our President, Patricia Blanc, invited by Childhood Cancer International Europe and SIOPE (the European Society for Pediatric Oncology), participated, with many experts, in the “Launch of the manifesto of the European pediatric cancer community: Heal more, Heal better and Reduce inequalities” in the European Parliament, a few […]

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024, INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S CANCER DAY

FEBRUARY 15: LET’S ALL BE UNITED AGAINST PEDIATRIC CANCERS! February 15 is International Day Against Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer. Initiated by Childhood Cancer International, of which our association is a part, this day is a crucial opportunity to mobilize against this devastating disease which affects more than 400,000 young people around the world […]

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PEDIATRIC CANCERS: TOGETHER, THERE IS HOPE!

Unity is strength ! Today, it is time to find a new model for financing therapeutic innovation for children and adolescents with cancer. In an article published in Le Quotidien du Médecin and Economie Matin, our President, Patricia Blanc, pleads in favor of major collective action, an association between solidarity and innovation to go even […]

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“OPENING NEW HORIZONS” WITH THE FAST 2024 CONFERENCE

Like every year for the past 11 years, Imagine for Margo – Children without Cancer has organized its annual FAST (Further Accelerating Specific Treatments) conference in order to bring together all the players in pediatric oncology to accelerate the development of new drugs. The program of conferences and round tables was designed to explore, over […]

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OUR LATEST VICTORIES AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER

Since our creation in 2011, we have increased fundraising actions to finance research projects aimed at better understanding and improving treatments for childhood cancer. We have allocated more than 20 million euros to French and European researchers, allowing them to carry out more than 50 research projects which have benefited more than 3,000 children. These […]

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“EAT ? NOT EVEN AFRAID!” THE IMAGINE FOR MARGO NUTRITION GUIDE

For taste week 2023, we have decided to act for the taste buds of the little warriors who are fighting cancer. During illness, the subject of nutrition is often a real problem for parents. The cause… very toxic treatments which alter the taste of children and young people. Change in taste, modified diet, adverse effects […]

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2024, A CRUCIAL YEAR TO DEFEAT CANCER

Year 2024 will be particularly hopeful for all the little warriors who are fighting against illness. Cooperation of a new kind, partnership with major institutions, innovation, solidarity, the program will be dense and we look forward to sharing with you, soon, news that will allow us to move even faster towards a world with children […]

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2023, A YEAR FILLED WITH HOPE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CANCER

This year again, thanks to the support of tens of thousands of donors, the entire Imagine for Margo team took strong action against childhood cancer. GREAT VICTORIES IN RESEARCH AGAINST CHILDREN’S CANCER The results of the BIOMEDE program carried out by the team of Dr Jacques Grill at Gustave Roussy on infiltrating Gliomas of the […]

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CHILDREN’S CANCER – “Very quickly we move from shock to combat” – Manon’s mother lioness

Cancer is still the leading cause of death from disease in children over one year of age in France and Europe. Every year, an estimated 2,500 little warriors begin their fight against this scourge. Today, we invite you to discover the stories of those who fight alongside children. In 2020, Manon’s mother, Anne, discovered that […]

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Childhood cancer: discover Jean-Eudes’ story

A few days ago, Blandine, mother of Aliénor, shared her daughter’s struggle with you. Today, her husband, Jean-Eudes, shares his story with you. In 2020, Jean-Eudes was confronted with the news that his 3-year-old daughter had cancer. After 14 months of cancer treatment, Aliénor won her battle. Today, this little 7-year-old warrior has resumed a […]

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Children’s cancer: read Alison’s testimony

Alison is the mother of three boys, including Louca. At the age of 7, her son was diagnosed with leukemia, the most common type of childhood cancer. Following this announcement, Alison went straight into “superhero” mode to accompany and support her little warrior in this battle. Find out more about this lioness mom: When it […]

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Childhood cancer – “The WIN… we all hope for it!” – Eleanor’s mother lion

Today, Blandine, the lioness mom of Aliénor, shares her story with us. Four years ago, this mother learned that her little girl, then 3 years old, had a brain tumor. From the announcement of Aliénor’s diagnosis at Necker Hospital, where she felt powerless, to the hoped-for “WIN” that we all aspire to… there is only […]

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Childhood cancer – discover Alexia’s lion mom Dina’s fight for life

Today, Dina, the lioness mom of Alexia, opens up to us. Several years ago, this mother learned that her little girl had acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Treatments, daily life facing the disease, victory against cancer… for a few minutes, she reflects on this tsunami that disrupted the life of her daughter and the entire family. […]

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BIOMEDE: HOPE FOR Diffuse Intrinsic pontine glioma

BIOMEDE is the most ambitious clinical trial ever proposed for children with a Diffuse Intrinsic pontine glioma. This malignant brain tumor is highly aggressive and is located in a vital area of the brainstem called the pons. This cerebral region controls vital functions such as balance, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and is also traversed […]

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“EAT ? NOT EVEN AFRAID!” THE IMAGINE FOR MARGO NUTRITION GUIDE

For taste week 2023, we have decided to act for the taste buds of the little warriors who are fighting cancer. During illness, the subject of nutrition is often a real problem for parents. The cause… very toxic treatments which alter the taste of children and young people. Change in taste, modified diet, adverse effects […]

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Children Without Cancer Run 2023: A 12TH EDITION OF ALL RECORDS

A GOLDEN MOBILIZATION TO CLOSE THE INTERNATIONAL PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Like every year since 2012, the last weekend of September in GOLD is, for Imagine for Margo, dedicated to the great Children Without Cancer solidarity race. Indeed, on Sunday September 24, 2023, within the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud and connected, from Cuba to Marseille […]

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IMAGINE FOR MARGO X INSTITUT CURIE: 10 YEARS OF SHARED HISTORY AGAINST CHILDREN’S CANCER

This Thursday, September 14, 2023, we organized with the Institut Curie an evening dedicated to the 10 years of our collaboration. Researchers, pediatricians, donors and volunteers came together to celebrate 10 years of innovations for the benefit of children and adolescents with cancer. Among the 42 research programs that we have funded since 2011, 12 […]

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FIGHT KIDS CANCER 2024 LAUNCHES A CALL FOR EUROPEAN PROJECTS DEDICATED TO BRAIN TUMORS

On the occasion of September in GOLD, Fight Kids Cancer, an initiative created by Imagine for Margo and its European partners, is launching a new call for projects to boost research against childhood brain tumors Brain tumors represent the second most common form of childhood cancer after leukemia. Among solid tumors in children, those of […]

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FIGHT KIDS CANCER 2023: 9 EUROPEAN RESEARCH PROGRAMS SELECTED

Fight Kids Cancer is a European call for projects that we launched in 2020 with the Belgian KickCancer Foundation and the Luxembourg Kriibskrank Kanner Foundation in collaboration with the ESF – European Science Foundation – and a committee of international scientific experts. Today, Fight Kids Cancer has 6 member countries. Indeed, Cris (Spain) and KiKa […]

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A 7TH EDITION OF ALL RECORDS FOR THE RALLYE DU COEUR DE PARIS

Saturday June 17, 2023, under a bright sun in the green setting of the castle of Dampierre-en-Yvelines, more than 230 drivers of sports and vintage cars gathered for the 7th Parisian edition of the Rallye du Coeur. Like every year, the big-hearted drivers of the first charity rally in France drove to accelerate the fight […]

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CHILDREN WITHOUT CANCER CITY 2023: AN EDITION OF ALL RECORDS

On Thursday June 1, 2023, the Children without Cancer City race returned to the forecourt of La Défense near Paris. On the occasion of this record edition, the largest business district in Europe saw a veritable pink and blue wave crossing its aisles. Indeed, for a few hours, 1,400 runners and walkers and more than […]

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RALLYE DU COEUR DE NANTES 2023: A NEW RECORD EDITION

On Saturday May 13, 115 drivers of sports and vintage cars, supported by nearly 50 partners, met at the Château de Goulaine for the 3rd Nantes edition of the Rallye du Coeur de Nantes. For one day, these big-hearted pilots rode in solidarity against childhood and teenager cancer. Having become the 1st charity rally in […]

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A ONE YEAR OF FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER WITH THE FRENCH REPUBLICAN GUARD

Just a year ago, the French Republican Guard became our big-hearted godmother. As promised by Colonel Cortès when signing this unprecedented partnership, the Republican Guards have made “this partnership a great human and horseback adventure – with three gaits: walking, trotting and galloping”. CHILDHOOD CANCER, A FIGHT FOR LIFE TO GET INTO A GALOP Cancer […]

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ONE YEAR OF HELP FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN WITH CANCER

A year ago, Vlada, our big-hearted volunteer, was alongside the first Ukrainian families arriving in France. From the start of the crisis, all the members of the Gravir collective, of which Imagine for Margo is a member, began discussions with the government and the doctors of the SFCE, in coordination with the European associations of […]

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TRIBUNE – PEDIATRIC CANCERS: THE END OF INJUSTICE WITHIN REACH

For World Childhood Cancer Day, Patricia BLANC, Founding President of Imagine for Margo and Patrick ERRARD, member of the Strategic Orientation Committee of Imagine for Margo call in a forum to lift the legislative constraints and to create a new ecosystem to build a world with children without cancer. Nearly one in 440 children will […]

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February 15, 2023 : World Childhood Cancer Day

AN INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT CANCER AWARENESS DAY Initiated by Childhood Cancer International, of which our association is a member, this day on February 15 aims at raising awareness of pediatric cancers to the largest audience and at supporting young people affected by the disease and their loved ones. It is also an opportunity to […]

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Together let’s win the fight against childhood cancers

On the occasion of International Cancer Day (February 4, 2023) and Childhood Cancer Day (February 15, 2023), we are launching a new awareness campaign against childhood cancers. With over 100 different types of cancer in children and teenagers, childhood cancers are considered rare diseases. However, they represent the first cause of death by disease in […]

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ECLAIR DAY 2022: €40.000 TO OVERCOME CHILDHOOD CANCER IN A FLASH

On November 19, the second gourmet and crunchy edition of Éclair Day took place. Throughout the territory, more than 200 bakers and pastry chefs have mobilized to fight against the leading cause of death by illness among children over the age of one in France and Europe. For one day, these big-hearted craftsmen decided to […]

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2 ADDITIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED BY FIGHT KIDS CANCER 2022!

In June 2022, 5 research programs were selected by Fight Kids Cancer for funding thanks to our solidarity race Children without Cancer as well as those of our European partners KickCancer (Belgium), Kriibskrank Kanner (Luxembourg) and Fiagop (Italy). Excellent news: following the 4 races organized in September, 2 additional research projects can be funded this […]

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INCLUSION OF THE FIRST PATIENTS IN THE ASIDNA CLINICAL TRIAL

On the occasion of the opening of the international month for the fight against childhood cancer, the Institut Curie and the biotech Onxeo announced the inclusion of the 1st patient in the AsiDNA clinical trial funded by our European call for projects Fight Kids Cancer. The latter aims at assessing the effectiveness of AsiDNATM, a […]

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BIOMEDE 2.0, A NEW HOPE AGAINST INFILTRATING GLIOMA OF THE BRAIN STEM

On September 23, BIOMEDE 2.0 opened. This international clinical trial, which we are financially supporting, is dedicated to malignant midline and brainstem gliomas. Its objective: to compare a promising drug, ONC201, with everolimus, a current targeted therapy treatment. Today, 10 to 15% of malignant brain tumors in children are infiltrating brainstem gliomas. Despite progress in […]

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CHILDREN WITHOUT CANCER 2022: AN EDITION OF ALL RECORDS

AN EXCEPTIONAL DAY Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the “Domaine national de Saint-Cloud” and connected from Nantes, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille and even Mexico City or Berlin, a blue and pink tide rushed against childhood cancer with 5,800 big-hearted runners and walkers. Thanks to their mobilization, and the generosity of more than 24,000 donors and many […]

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UNCAN: A EUROPEAN PROJECT TO BETTER UNDERSTAND CANCERS

On September 8, 2022 in Paris, Patricia Blanc, Founding President of the Imagine for Margo association participated in the launch of the UNCAN project (UNderstand CANcer). This European program, led by France, aims to create a data platform to better understand cancers. UNCAN: BETTER UNDERSTANDING FOR BETTER CARE The UNCAN (UNderstand CANcer) project, led by […]

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SACHA: the program that secures access to medicines outside clinical trials

Context of the SACHA Study France stands as a pioneer in Europe in the field of developing new drugs in pediatric oncology. For example, from 2015 to 2018, over 2,200 patients were enrolled in 34 clinical trials by ITCC (Innovative Therapies for Children with Cancer). Among them, 53% of the patients were recruited in France. […]

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INTERVIEW – MAPPYACTS: A FIRST STEP TOWARDS THE HYPER PERSONALIZED CANCEROLOGY OF THE FUTURE!

The results of the international MAPPYACTS study, co-funded by Imagine for Margo, have just been published. They lay the foundations for access to precision medicine for young children with cancer when conventional treatment has failed. A real hope for all our little warriors who are fighting against the disease. Birgit Geoeger from Gustave Roussy (France) […]

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LONGINES PARIS EIFFEL JUMPING 2022

THANK YOU to the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping who put our association in the spotlight throughout the day, Saturday June 25, 2022, on the Champ de Mars where the Prix Cavalassur was in our colors. On this occasion we invited our warriors Hannah, Janotte and Justine to enjoy the show and attend Session 4 of […]

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A Rally with a Big Heart – 6th edition in Paris

On Saturday June 18, more than 250 drivers of sports and vintage cars gathered at the Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines for the 6th edition of the Rally of the Cœur de Paris. For one day, these big-hearted pilots drove in order to accelerate the fight against pediatric cancers. During this rally, which became the 1st charity […]

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FIGHT KIDS CANCER 2022: 5 EUROPEAN RESEARCH PROGRAMS SELECTED

Fight Kids Cancer is an unprecedented European call for projects that we launched in 2020 with the Belgian KickCancer Foundation and the Luxembourg Kriibskrank Kanner Foundation, in collaboration with the ESF – European Science Foundation – and a committee of international scientific experts. In 2022, 28 research projects were evaluated according to three criteria – […]

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RALLY OF THE CŒUR DE NANTES: A SECOND EDITION FULL OF HOPE

On Saturday May 21, more than 120 drivers of sports and vintage cars gathered at the Château de Goulaine for the 2nd edition of the Rally of the Cœur de Nantes. Under a blazing sun, the big-hearted pilots of this solidarity event drove in order to accelerate the fight against pediatric cancers. During this day, […]

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CHILDREN’S RACE WITHOUT CANCER CITY: AN UNPRECEDENTED RETURN FOR THIS 3RD EDITION!

THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022 THE PARIS LA DÉFENSE BUSINESS DISTRICT WAS IN IMAGINE FOR MARGO’S COLORS FOR THE 3RD EDITION OF THE CHILDREN’S WITHOUT CANCER CITY RACE! Nearly 1,000 big-hearted runners and walkers took the start of the Children without Cancer City race! An exceptional return, after two years of absence, with a unique experience […]

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THE FRENCH REPUBLICAN GUARD BECOMES THE GODMOTHER OF IMAGINE FOR MARGO

A PARTNERSHIP TO start galloping THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER After an exceptional 3-year partnership with the Patrouille de France, we have just signed an agreement with a new big-hearted godmother: the French Republican Guard. The objective, to start galloping the fight against childhood cancer. As a matter of fact, cancer is the leading cause […]

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JOIN FORCES TO HELP UKRAINE

Since the start of the crisis in Ukraine, all the members of the Gravir collective, which Imagine for Margo is part OF, have been talking with the government and coordinating with CCI Europe, UNAPECLE, St Jude and the doctors of the SFCE in order to allow all the little Ukrainian warriors to continue their fight […]

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MAPPYACTS: HOPE FOR NEW THERAPIES THANKS TO TUMOR GENOME SEQUENCING

MAPPYACTS study: a first step towards the hyper-personalized oncology of the future! The final results of this international study, co-financed by Imagine for Margo, lay the foundations for access to precision medicine for the cancer youngest patients when conventional treatment has failed. This clinical research program, the results of which have been published in the […]

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2022 awareness campaign

Our awareness campaign, on the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day, is back for the 9th consecutive year thanks to the support of our partner Mindshare and the immense generosity of the media. Throughout the month of February Janotte and Maurine will raise awareness among millions of French women and men of the importance of […]

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ACT TOGETHER TO BREAK THE WALL OF THE THERAPEUTIC DEADLOCK ON PEDIATRIC CANCERS

Ahead of the World Childhood Cancer Day, on February 12 during our FAST e-colloquium, we announced the signing of a charter of commitment on pediatric cancers, signed by all the key players in the health sector. The objective is to break down the wall of therapeutic impasse in childhood and adolescent cancers. TACKLING THE LEADING […]

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PEDIATRIC CANCERS AMONG FRANCE’S PRIORITIES DURING THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE

Our President, Patricia Blanc, took part in the European working group which made it possible to identify the priorities for pediatric cancers announced on February 4th, during the European Cancer Meetings of the French National Cancer Institute. During this event, 3 major initiatives were identified; Acquire the means to coordinate and monitor the implementation of […]

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On the road to 2022

Our priorities for the year 2022! Funding research to heal more and better In 2022, we will fund even more fundamental, translational and clinical research, via our European Fight Kids Cancer call for projects, which will be increased from 3 to 4 million euros, and the research programs selected by the Scientific Council of the […]

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Maleaume’s fight against cancer

Ten years ago, Maleaume and his family’s fight against cancer began. Discover the testimony of this great 17 years old warrior in the video below: In 2011, Maleaume was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 10 years of fighting, many hospital stays and many treatments later the hope of curing the disease is finally here. Indeed, over […]

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SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES

OFFER SMILES AND JOY Supporting children and teenagers with cancer and their families also means mobilizing to bring them a moment of happiness in their daily lives. This can take various forms, such as workshops (artistic, culinary, hands-on, etc.), a private concert in an oncology department, a private cultural visit, participation in an airshow, an […]

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RAISING AWARENESS AND MOBILIZING THE LARGEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER

RUNNING IN SOLIDARITY FOR CHILDREN WITHOUT CANCER Since the creation of the association at the end of 2011, in order to raise funds and mobilize as many people as possible against childhood cancer, we have chosen to run. Run for a hope, run for a future, run for research, run for a world with cancer-free […]

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ACCELERATING PRECISION MEDICINE FOR ALL CHILDREN

Each year, 2,500 children and teenagers are diagnosed with cancer in France. For 20% of them, there is still no treatment to cure them. Their only hope: progress in research. Faced with these intolerable and unbearable figures, it is important to change the situation. Imagine for Margo has worked, since its creation in 2011, on […]

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Results of the second Fight Kids Cancer call for proposals

Following the success of the first Fight Kids Cancer call for proposals that we had launched at the beginning of 2020 with the belgian KickCancer Foundation and the Luxembourg Kriibskrank Kanner Foundation, in collaboration with the European Science Foundation, we have launched a second call for proposals at the end of 2020. 28 projets from […]

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8th edition of our FAST conference

On Saturday March 6, 2021, the 8th edition of our FAST conference took successfully place in a connected way, via Zoom. Throughout the morning, we were able to discuss with the various players in research in France – doctors, researchers, institutions, parliamentarians, drug manufacturers – on the progress of research in pediatric oncology and the […]

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Our President speaks at the European Parliament

On Tuesday 23 February 2021, Patricia Blanc, our President, spoke at the European Parliament as part of the public hearing of the Beating Cancer committee – in order to emphasize the need to define specific measures and a dedicated budget in the European Cancer Plan to better understand and better treat pediatric cancers. Check […]

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Do Ré MIKA Sol

On the occasion of the Christmas holidays, MIKA gave a nice surprise to the children at the hospital: an exceptional concert for the benefit of our association and broadcast LIVE on Facebook. A magical moment, organized on Wednesday 23 December in the privacy of the pediatric department of the French Institut Curie. Little warriors amazed ! […]

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RESEARCH AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER: ADVANCES IN 2020

Research against childhood cancer that we fund: four major advances in 2020 With the launch of our first Fight Kids Cancer call for projects, with the Belgian Kick Cancer Foundation and the Luxembourg Kriibskrank Kanner Foundation in January 2020, a new dimension is opening up for pediatric oncology research: researchers from all European countries are invited […]

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IMPACT OF OUR 2020 MOBILIZATION ACTIONS

THE HEALTH CONTEXT OF 2020 HAS NOT KEPT US FROM CONTINUING OUR MOBILIZATION ACTIONS TO ACCELERATE RESEARCH, IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO OUR PRIORITY: ACCELERATE RESEARCH TO CURE ALL CHILDREN WITH CANCER. FACE-TO-FACE, OR IN VIRTUAL MODE, PATRICIA BLANC, OUR FOUNDING PRESIDENT, WHO IS PART OF SEVERAL FRENCH AND EUROPEAN WORKING GROUPS, HAS MOBILIZED AT […]

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Splendid 9th edition of the Children without Cancer connected race

Sunday 27 September 2020, 3,000 big-hearted runners took part in the 9thedition of the Children without Cancer race, which, for the first time, was connected due to the health context. From 9:30 am to 11:30 am, participants connected to the LIVE of the event and, for 45 minutes, walked or run near their homes, or attended […]

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COVID-19: MASKS AND GEL FOR CHILDREN BEING TREATED

Early May, we launched an appeal for donation to provide face masks and antiseptic hydroalcoholic gel to families of children with cancer, who are particularly at risk in the face of the health crisis at the time of lockdown lifting. A mobilization organized in coordination with the other charities and Foundations of the GRAVIR action […]

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Our 2020 awareness campaign

Throughout the month of February, in order to echo the International Childhood Cancer Day (February 15th), our national awareness campaign, realised by Peter Lindbergh with Mika, will be broadcasted in France, thanks to the tremendous generosity of French media. Janotte survived kidney cancer, she is now 11. Mika, with her, brings this strong message : “Let’s wage war against cancer!” […]

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The big hearted patrol

On September 7th, at the Melun-Villaroche Air Legend Airshow, the French national air patrol, the Patrouille de France, godmother of Imagine for Margo since early 2019, welcomed several of our association’s young warriors. An exceptional encounter that allowed Lara, Louan, Baptiste, Loris, Maëlle, Clélie, Baptiste and their families to share some emotional moments with the pilots. Our […]

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