The Paris Saint-Germain Foundation Ends Its Great Season

The Paris Saint-Germain Foundation Ends Its Great Season

Since 2000 and 2013 respectively, the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation and its Endowment Fund have changed the lives of more than 290 beneficiaries thanks to 400 operations carried out. This year again, many events were organized and allowed to spread joy to those who need it most.

A WELL-REPRESENTED FOUNDATION

Who better than Presnel Kimpembe to proudly represent the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation? Parisian Titi officially became the new sponsor of the program at the start of the season. 

It is important to me to help those who need it most. We have the opportunity each season to participate in the events of the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation and I have always been sensitive to its actions in favour of young people in difficulty. This is why this season, I am proud to strengthen my commitment by becoming the godfather.

Presnel Kimpembe, PSG Football Player

AT THE SERVICE OF SICK CHILDREN

Each year, Paris Saint-Germain gets involved with sick children through various events during the season. Many initiatives are emerging, like the Disability Mobilization Month last December, during which many meetings were organized between Paris Saint-Germain adapted football teams and club athletes, footballers, handball players and judoka. The beneficiaries of the Foundation, such as young girls from the “Allez les Filles” program or young school dropouts supported by the Aurore program were also honoured throughout the month. Awareness sessions on disabled sports, such as blind football, boccia and wheelchair basketball, were also held at the Rouge & Bleu School. To finish,

All year round, our athletes travel to hospitals to put a little balm in the hearts of children affected by the disease. On February 7, the Paris Saint-Germain players notably went to the Trousseau hospital to visit the young patients. 

This visit was a really special and touching moment for us. We are very happy to be able to bring a little joy and surprise to these children for a moment. These young people are impressive, it is inspiring for us to feel their energy, to see their resilience and their unfailing good humour. 

Kadidiatou Diani, PSG Football Player

The Red and Blue handball players then imitated their Parisian colleagues a few days later and went there to offer gifts and share moments of complicity with the children.

A pillar of the disability program of the Paris Saint-Germain Endowment Fund, the “Legendary Eleven” operation carried out by the club since last year aims to promote inclusion and living together by allowing children with autism to participate fully in a sporting activity. Through this program, children cared for by IMEs and the association autism sans frontières 92 can strengthen their social skills to overcome difficulties in communicating and interacting with others.

This year, the tournament took place on April 4 in Clamart and was supported by the presence of the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE FOUNDATION

Regularly during the season, the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation brought together the children benefiting from its program to enjoy moments of sharing around the football, like the Afternoon Family Paris Saint-Germain organized in September. Various football workshops were offered to young people, including the presence of the goalkeeper of the capital club Alexandre Letellier and several players from the training center.

This year also saw the 20th edition of Children’s Day. On May 24, nearly 6,000 children gathered at the Parc des Princes to watch the training of the Rouge et Bleu first team. A moment of joy and enthusiasm, which has become a ritual for the beneficiaries of the Foundation and the Endowment Fund. On the program: festive atmosphere, dance, music and especially football. Some even had the chance to get close to the Parisian players to take photos and autographs!

THE HELP FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE

On November 20, 2022, as part of International Children’s Rights Day, the second edition of the Child Defenders Tournament was held at the Parc des Princes. The Paris Saint-Germain Foundation received 240 child victims of domestic violence during a friendly tournament and an unforgettable day marked by many surprises and entertainment.

Throughout the season, the Foundation also supported several hundred high school students in precarious situations. On three occasions, a “Solidarity Canteen” has been organized in the lair of the Parc des Princes, hot dishes are distributed and activities are offered to share a good friendly moment. On the program: karaoke, basketball, football, board games and stadium tours!

The Cantine Solidaire program is a very important program for the Foundation. It is the duty of the Foundation, which stands alongside the young people most in difficulty, to bring support and comfort to these students in need. After 3 editions, we are at more than 650 hot meals distributed.

Candice Prévost, Development and Project Manager of the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation