The French Rugby Federation is dedicating two matches of the Six Nations Tournament this year to the A Daffodil Against Cancer campaign.
During these solidarity competitions, players and presenters will wear the Daffodil and invite the French to contribute to the momentum of national generosity in order to achieve the objective of exceeding 1 million euros to support research and medical innovation against cancer.
| SOLIDARITY AND MEMORABLE KICK-OFF!
Thanks to the commitment of the French Rugby Federation, the kick-off of the France – Wales match on Saturday March 18 will be given by Mathis, a young patient treated at the Institut Curie, and by Pr Steven Le Gouill , the director of the Hospital Complex. |
The 2023 edition is dedicated to screening and early diagnosis, essential in the fight against cancer, because the earlier the appearance of a tumor or a recurrence is detected, the greater the chances of recovery for patients.
| THE DATES OF THE FRANCE-WALES SOLIDARITY MATCHES
• 18 mars 2023Six Nations Tournament (Men’s XV of France) – Stade de France – Paris, broadcast on France 2 |
To know more :
• On the campaign: https://unejonquillecontrelecancer.fr/notre-campagne-2023
• On the Daffodil Race Against Cancer 2023: https://curie.fr/actualite/evenement/la-course-de-la-jonquille-contre-le-cancer-2022
Contact presse :
Mélany Mandikian : melany.mandikian@havas.com – 07 88 08 73 06
Myriam Hamza: myriam.hamza@havas.com – 06 45 87 46 51
Elsa Champion : elsa.champion@curie.fr – 07 64 43 09 28
Adrien Bastid: adrien.bastid@ffr.fr – 06 37 33 95 80
About Institut Curie
The Institut Curie, France’s leading center for the fight against cancer, combines an internationally renowned research center and a state-of-the-art hospital complex that treats all cancers, including the rarest. Founded in 1909 by Marie Curie, the Institut Curie gathers on 3 sites (Paris, Saint-Cloud and Orsay) more than 3,700 researchers, doctors and caregivers around its 3 missions: care, research and teaching. A private foundation recognized as being of public utility, authorized to receive donations and legacies, the Institut Curie can, thanks to the support of its donors, accelerate discoveries and thus improve treatment and the quality of life of patients. For more information: curie.fr
About the French Rugby Federation
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) is an association under the 1901 Law founded on May 13, 1919, which is responsible for organizing and developing rugby union, X, 7 and 5 in France. It is a delegated institution of the Ministry of Sports which is responsible for administering, regulating and developing French amateur rugby on national territory, as well as supervising the French teams. https://www.ffr.fr.