More than 40 teams entered the first Solirun race, held in Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg, to show solidarity with child victims of Noma disease in Burkina Faso.

Often called ‘the face of poverty’, Noma is caused by malnutrition and poor hygiene. It is particularly prevalent among young children in Central Africa. The first Solirunbike charity race was held in Kockelscheuer on Thursday 31 May to raise money for victims of the disease. It was organised by the non-profit organisation International Handicap Society (IHS), a private initiative by several representatives of Luxembourg’s business community.

More than 40 teams participated in the cycle-run event, each made up of one able-bodied member and one person with reduced mobility. The race was organised in close collaboration with Luxembourg’s Back to Sport association, which promotes sports activities for people who have a disability or are in rehabilitation. All the money raised was donated to the Hymne aux Enfants foundation in Burkina Faso.

The Bank was represented by five teams whose enthusiasm was much appreciated. Well done to Germain, Michèle, Florine, Fabienne, Fiona, Carole, Sulyvan, Céline, Jérôme, Vincent et Vito for helping to make the event a success!

Enthusiasts, take note: the second edition of Solirunbike will take place this time next year.

For more information, please contact Germain Birgen, Head of Business Development Private Banking at Banque de Luxembourg.

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