In Bagnols-sur-Cèze, local associations are mobilizing throughout the weekend for the Telethon

Members of the bridge club were present for an introductory workshop. Midi Libre – C.L.

Le club de boxe a accueilli une dizaine de personnes lors de son animation. Midi Libre – C.L.

Une grande partie des animations au profit de l’AFM Téléthon se déroulait ce samedi 7 décembre à Bagnols-sur-Cèze à la salle multiculturelle et au club de boxe.

In Bagnols-sur-Cèze, most of the activities organized as part of the Telethon took place this weekend. This Saturday, December 7, morning, about thirty walkers set off for a hike in the Bourdilhan area. At the same time, volunteers from the AVF (Accueil des villes françaises) association offered sales of creative objects in the multicultural room.

200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000

In the entrance hall, the Bagnols-Marcoule bridge club, which has 108 members, was present for “this Telethon meeting”. “This year the French Bridge Federation stopped its partnership with the AFM Telethon but we continued to mobilize for the event, says Jean-Pierre Charleau, president of the Bagnolais club. Historically, we held an internal tournament at the club for the Telethon but for the last four years we have been associated with the city's events by offering a free initiation.” It is also an opportunity for bridge players to introduce their world to potentially attract new fans of this card game. “We have a hard time getting noticed because bridge has a bit of an old-fashioned image.”

Introduction to boxing

In a totally different atmosphere, the Bagnolaise Boxing and Culture club organized an afternoon open to all in its hall at the Saint-Exupéry complex to collect donations for research into rare genetic diseases. A dozen beginners put on their gloves for an introduction to boxing and self-defense. “This is the second year in a row that I have been involved in the Téléthon, emphasizes Patrick Profeta, the club manager. I have a few more people than last year, but I was hoping for more.” “This year, it is more complicated to mobilize people because the events are spread from the end of November to mid-December”, notes a coordinator of the AFM Téléthon du Gard (North sector) who came to salute the action of the boxing club.

In Bagnols, the Téléthon will end this Sunday, December 8. A 12-kilometer walk is organized by SECABR at 9:45 a.m., starting from the Saint-Gilles islet (5 euros). At lunchtime, the Amis Tarot en Cèze offer a meal in the multicultural hall followed by a tarot and board game activity (23 euros).