The humanitarian cause
The Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez supports the association :
Grand Prix Photo 2025 raises €48,000 to save the lives of four children!
Saturday’s auction was the epilogue to the 11th edition of the Grand Prix Photo. Maître Théo Lavignon of the Beaussant Lefèvre et associés auction house led the auction, with the assistance of Roch Lorente.
Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque is an association set up by Professor Francine Leca in 1996 to enable children with heart defects to undergo surgery when this is not possible in their own countries due to lack of technical or financial resources. Over 5,000 children have been treated since the association was founded.
In the previous edition …
The Grand Prix Photo presented a €72,000 donation to the “Mécénat Chirirgie Cardiaque” association, to help save 6 children’s lives.
Didier Bizos
Salon de la Photo de Paris on the Photo Magazine stand, partner of the Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez.
Charlotte Gely, Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque
David Attal,
Théo Lavignon, Beaussant Lefevre Associes
Noémie Pierné, Derbez
Mamadou, and her foster parents,
Bob Swaim, Jury Member
Roch Lorente, Ambassador of the Grand Prix Photo,
Sébastien Corlouer, Product Marketing Manager Canon,
Isabelle Duran-Ambrosio, Grand Prix Photo
Orso Chetochine, Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque
Massimo Ambrosio, Grand Prix Photo
Photo Magazine
Every year, the Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez publishes on its website portraits and detailed information about the children saved by Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque thanks to the donations collected.
The Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez raised €72,000 during its 10th edition.
This amount enabled the operation of 6 children.
Some news of the children operated on thanks to the donations raised by the Grand Prix Photo...
“…A total of 348 children from Senegal have already undergone surgery since the Association was founded.
During this mission, we saw Arame again, operated on thanks to your support on 06/01/2020 at the age of 11 years and 3 months at the Louis Pradel Hospital in Bron, Lyon.
Here’s some news: She is now 15 years and 9 months old.
The fifthof six children, she is in 3rd grade. She loves to study. “
Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque
“…A total of 426 children from Côte d’Ivoire have already undergone surgery since the Association was founded.
During this mission, we saw again Koco Elvira Elisee, operated on thanks to your support on 06/04/2020 at the age of 7 years and 8 months at Marie Lannelongue Hospital.
As a Mécène de Coeur, we are delighted to share some news with you: She is now 11 years and 10 months old.
Elvira is in CM2. Her favorite subject is mathematics. She wants to be a doctor. (photo – Mission d’Entraide).”
Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque
Testimonials
“Photography is an art. It captures a moment, an emotion, to make them eternal. A child’s heart is also a work of art. Auctioning off a photo to repair a little heart is to unite the beautiful with the good, the aesthetic with the humanitarian.
This initiative is all the more beautiful, as it is born from the impulse of people with heart, thank you!”
Orso Chetochine,Director of Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque and son of Francine Leca
“Combining art and solidarity: this is the credo of the Grand Prix Photo association.
For, in addition to giving us the opportunity to see the work of renowned photographers, the association plays a very important and infinitely praiseworthy role in benefiting the “Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque” association, which helps children with heart malformations from underprivileged countries where it is not possible for them to undergo surgery.
I’d like to offer my warmest congratulations and thanks to all the association’s key players, and to express my gratitude for the fantastic work they do.
Long live the Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez!”
Sylvie Siri, Mayor of Saint-Tropez – Regional Councillor
“Canon, the world leader in photography, once again confirms its commitment to the organizers of the Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez, which supports the humanitarian cause of Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque.
Canon is a leader in the image chain, from its capture by photographers to its rendition for the most beautiful prints…
But beyond its role as a manufacturer, Canon pays particular attention to the company’s social and environmental dimension.
It is in this context that we have been supporting the work of the Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez for several years, through a partnership based on photographic talent and the sharing of images with as many people as possible. In this respect, we are proud to enable children with heart defects to undergo surgery in France.
Sébastien Corlouer, Product Marketing Manager
“In today’s world, the values upheld by your Association are necessary and appreciated. Thinking of the many people you have already supported, and of all those who still need to be supported, I am not only deeply moved by your commitment and perseverance, but also convinced that I must support your cause.
You are concerned by the serious problems facing our society, and because I appreciate the integrity and efficiency with which you use your resources to ensure a better future for children, I am writing to you today to express my support for your cause in the form of a sponsorship for the present edition of the Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez in favor of “Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque”. Thank you for your commitment and perseverance. Keep up the good work.”
Lia Riva, President of Monaco Boat Service
“EDEIS, a major player in the field of engineering and services for regional development, places particular emphasis on protecting the marine environment through concrete actions and innovative solutions.
Its subsidiary Corinthe Ingénierie, an expert in environmental engineering, plays a key role in developing projects aimed at preserving marine ecosystems.
Together, they adopt an integrated approach that combines impact studies, environmental monitoring and sustainable management of marine resources.
At the same time, EDEIS and Corinthe Ingénierie support humanitarian initiatives such as the Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez, a charity event aimed at saving sick children who have no access to medical care in their home countries.
This partnership with the Grand Prix Photo de Saint-Tropez illustrates the commitment of EDEIS and Corinthe Ingénierie to supporting initiatives that make a difference, both to nature and to human lives.”
Stéphane Lenormand, President of Corinthe Ingéniérie</ strong>
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