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AFM Launches 39th Telethon With 30-Hour Broadcast for Rare Disease Research

Contributions via 3637 or telethon.fr qualify for tax deductions.

Overview

  • The two-day national fundraiser runs Friday to Saturday, December 5–6, across France to support research and patient care for rare genetic diseases.
  • France Télévisions begins 30 hours of live programming at 6:45 p.m. Friday, complemented by a 30-hour Twitch gaming marathon starting at 6 p.m. from the Arènes de Grand Paris Sud in Évry-Courcouronnes.
  • More than 16,000 local events, including concerts, raffles, sports activities and community meals, are scheduled to drive donations.
  • Singer Santa serves as the 2025 marraine and gives the official kickoff, with Noé, Paulin, Lucie and Maxence as family ambassadors.
  • Last year’s edition raised nearly €97 million overall after about €80 million in on-air pledges, with roughly €40 million directed to patient assistance and the rest to research.