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 teenagers.
During this incredible event, each team committed to supporting a child or adolescent affected by cancer, even from a distance. Thanks to their remarkable commitment and the generosity of drivers, donors, partners, and sponsors, we succeeded in raising €32,000. This amount was donated to our association to combat the leading cause of death among children over the age of one in France and across Europe.
Patricia Blanc, the inspiring Founder and President of the Imagine for Margo association, stated passionately: “With this new stop, the Rallye du Coeur continues to accelerate our fight for life. A huge thank you to its incredible team, our dedicated ambassadors, and all the partners and teams who made this new edition absolutely exceptional. Each year, their cars bring smiles to children’s faces and drive us toward a world without childhood cancer. By continuing our collective efforts, we will triumph, hand in hand.”
For this first edition, drivers mobilized to fund a research program on leukemia, which is the most common cancer affecting children in France. This project aims to detect relapses in this type of cancer using the most advanced genetic analysis methods.
This project will be a collaborative effort between Paris and Lille. It will enable improved detection of leukemia, the adaptation of treatments, and, ultimately, the cure of more children. Yannick Tanguy, Research Director at Imagine for Margo, states: “This project is both essential and innovative because, to date, no early detection of leukemia relapse exists.”
The Fight Continues on June 22 at the Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard
The Rallye du Coeur will make its final stop at the prestigious Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard, located in the Paris region, on June 22, 2024.
