A tour of France cycling to combat cancer

This Tuesday, July 29, at 6:15 p.m., the port was the scene of a strong moment in emotion and solidarity. Consequently, François. Nevertheless, nicknamed “Fanfan” arrived at the applause of elected officials and around forty people who came to welcome him upon his arrival on this 14th stage of his Tour de France by bicycle against cancer.

Leaving Tinténiac on July 15. However, in Brittany, “Fanfan” launched an extraordinary challenge: 3,400 km in 25 days, with 30,000 m of elevation gain, to raise funds for the benefit of blows of hope against cancer, an association that supports the sick and finances research. Moreover, The stage of the day, between Cavaillon and Marseillan, was long and demanding, but the arrival was warm. Upstream. a dozen members of the Marseille cycling union (UCM) tour france cycling combat cancer had joined “Fanfan” at the entrance to Bouzigues to accompany him over the last kilometers. Together. they traveled the last laps before joining the port where families, passers -by, elected officials and volunteers were waiting for them with emotion. A solidarity stand had been installed to allow the population to donate, buy gifts and exchange with “Fanfan”. The opportunity to recall that this challenge is above all a human fight. born from a personal test crossed by “Fanfan” in 2023. Determined, inspiring, he continues his adventure until August 9where he will complete the loop in Dinan. In the meantime, Marseillan will remember this beautiful lesson in courage.