September 04, 2020
Bulletin interne de l'Institut Pasteur
An event with partner companies and foundations supporting the Institut Pasteur's scientists
Ever since Pasteurdon was first set up, several companies and foundations have rallied to the cause to offer their support with special fundraising drives of their own. Read on to find out more about the initiatives of the companies and foundations that are supporting the 2020 edition:
- Le Roch-Les Mousquetaires Foundation
Set up in 1998 by the Les Mousquetaires group, the Le Roch-Les Mousquetaires Foundation has been supporting the Institut Pasteur's scientists for more than a decade. In recent years, it has chosen to focus its support on the research being carried out on foodborne diseases. For the 14th Pasteurdon, the Le Roch-Les Mousquetaires Foundation has once again confirmed its commitment and generosity to the cause. The Les Mousquetaires group is fully committed to both the Foundation and the Pasteurdon campaign. This year it is rallying to the cause by selling three charity-linked products. From October 6 to 11, in participating Intermarché and Bricomarché stores, €0.50 to €1 (depending on the product) will be donated to Pasteurdon for every round bouquet of cut flowers, orchid plant or pack of Captain Cook sardines purchased.
- AG2R LA MONDIALE
AG2R LA MONDIALE has been helping to advance research since 2008. The group, which specializes in French social welfare and protection, is also one of Pasteurdon's loyal partners with its sport-based fundraising campaign "Vivons Vélo". The kilometers pedaled during the cycle rides organized throughout the year are turned into donations for Pasteurdon.
Due to the health context, the cycling event linked to this operation – specially installed on campus for several years now and particularly appreciated by a number of Institut Pasteur staff – will not be maintained. However, and still as part of its "Vivons vélo" initiative, AG2R LA MONDIALE will be running a series of sports events for charity on October 10 in aid of Pasteurdon 2020, open to all in several cities in France (including Paris, Rennes, Nantes, Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon, Montpellier and Bordeaux). The aim is to collect €100,000 for the Institut Pasteur's teams in 2020!
Vivons vélo is also a free, practical and fun mobile app that will provide coaching and guidance on more than 3,500 cycle routes throughout France, The kilometers pedaled are turned into donations for Pasteurdon.
The "Vivons Vélo" app is ideal for your daily cycle rides, whether with family or friends, cycling to work or during weekends in the mountains, cities or the countryside! Turn your kilometers into donations for the Institut Pasteur. Make your kilometers worthwhile while having fun!
Find out more on https://www.vivonsvelo.fr and https://www.ag2rlamondiale.fr/
- Assu 2000
For the 7th year running, the ASSU 2000 group is partnering with Pasteurdon, supporting research into heart disease.
The insurance company will be introducing a generous charity-linked product campaign for Pasteurdon in its 325 agencies and on its website. From September onwards, it is donating €2 to Pasteurdon for any new car, motorcycle, health or provident insurance policy taken out. Group staff will also be doing their bit by taking part in challenges being held to raise money.
- Tarifold
Tarifold, leading experts in workspace organization and visual communication, have been sponsoring the Institut Pasteur since 2008, providing generous support for the autism research led by Thomas Bourgeron's team.
For the tenth year running, Tarifold’s teams will rally to the Pasteurdon cause with a day of fundraising at its headquarters in Alsace.