Jean-Paul Gaultier created a mask for the occasion. (archives) – THOMAS SAMSON / AFP
The Sidaction association collected 1,439,970 euros in pledges for the fight against AIDS during a special evening organized Thursday after the cancellation of its weekend from Covid-19. annual collection. “Weakened by the health crisis, Sidaction called to support the fight against HIV / AIDS. This day made it possible to collect 1,439,970 euros in pledges thanks to the generosity of the general public and the mobilization of our media partners, ”the association announced in a press release on Friday.
The unique evening entitled “100 years of musicals: the stars sing for Sidaction” was broadcast by France 2. Traditionally organized over three days, Sidaction was canceled this year because of the Covid-19 epidemic, while it should have taken place in early April. In 2019, Sidaction raised 4.5 million euros in pledges.
Difficult months ahead
“The amount collected allows us to partially minimize the impact of the cancellation of our mobilization weekend last April,” said Sidaction chief executive Florence Thune.
“Nevertheless, the coming months promise to be worrying for our structure and the associations we fund. We are worried. Above all, we must not lower our guard against HIV / AIDS so as not to weaken the victories obtained in recent years, “she continues.
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