“” “Any gesture is welcome to beat this disease”Declare Nadège Lefèbvrepresident of the department, which co-organized with the Lions Club Beauvais Cathedral THE Contemporary Art Fair Welcomed for the 9th year in the Hôtel du Département from February 14 to 19.
The twenty artists who participated in this cultural and charitable event gave 20% of their revenues at the Lions Club de Beauvais Cathedral, which was thus able to present this Monday, April 14, a check for 2,645.72 euros to the ambassador of the National Association Children Health Cancers (for the departments of Oise, Aisne and Ile de France), the Doctor Marc Faraldiin the presence of departmental elected officials Charles Locquetvice-president, and Anne Fumeryin charge of culture.
In 26 years, the 19 million euros collected have made it possible to finance research programs carried out in particular in epigenetics and cellular which led to advances. “” “In 50 years, the rate of cancer children has increased from 30% to 85%. The remaining 15% represent 500 children who died per year, which remains a lot. You need a lot of money because their follow -up is for life.“Indicates Dr. Marc Faraldi. Knowing that it takes 8 years of study before the appearance of a new medication.
