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6E Édition : Rs 475,465 récoltées pour l’ONG Passerelle

Défi relevé. Ils ont été nombreux à répondre à présent à la sixième édition de l’IBL On The move, événement sportif à but caritatif du Groupe IBL Together. Plus de 750 participants étaient au départ des différentes courses au programme : course à pied, VTT et nage en solo, relais ou triathlon. Un taux de participation record qui a permis la remise d’un montant total de Rs 475, 465 à l’ONG Passerelle. Cette somme servira à construire un centre de refuge pour les femmes et les enfants sans domicile fixe (SDF). Le projet s’intitule “Un abri pour elles”.

L’événement s’est déroulé dans une ambiance festive le 24 mars à Azuri, Roches Noires. Arnaud Lagesse, Group CEO d’IBL Together, a tenu à remercier les participants, bénévoles, sponsors et l’équipe organisatrice, qui ont fait de cet événement un succès. “IBL On The Move a été créé par notre groupe, en collaboration avec la Fondation Joseph Lagesse, pour allier la beauté des valeurs du sport et une cause qui a besoin de notre soutien. L’effort fourni dans un but utile est une notion qui rejoint la mission que s’est fixée IBL Together : celle de créer un futur meilleur pour tous.”

Mélanie Valère-Cicéron, directrice de l’ONG Passerelle, a rappelé qu’il existe de nombreuses femmes sans domicile fixe à Maurice, qui vivent cachées. Passerelle reçoit en moyenne sept appels de détresse par jour : “L’association Passerelle reçoit un nombre grandissant de demandes d’hébergement pour les femmes SDF. Du 1er août au 1er octobre 2016, toutes les demandes ont été répertoriées et compilées. En moyenne, sept femmes par jour ont besoin d’un abri d’urgence. Le nombre réel de femmes sans abri est difficile à évaluer, non seulement à cause de la mobilité de ces personnes, mais surtout parce qu’elles se cachent, de peur de se faire agresser ou de perdre la garde de leurs enfants. Passerelle souhaite mettre sur pied un abri d’urgence pour que ces femmes vulnérables ne dorment plus dans les rues.”

Ce sera chose faite, grâce à IBL On The Move. Le refuge ouvrira ses portes à Highlands pour la fête des mères, en mai 2018.

URGENT COMMUNIQUE – EVENT POSTPONED to 24th of March

Dear Trailers,

We regret to inform you that to ensure your safety and the smooth running of our event, we have decided to postpone it to the 24th of March.

The rain of recent days has temporarily damaged our race tracks and the weather forecasts for this week-end are unfavorable.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your kind understanding,

The Team of IBL On The Move

IBL On The Move, Get Set, Go!

IBL ON THE MOVE, GET SET, GO!

The 3rd of March is coming soon, and we are looking forward to seeing you again for this new edition of IBL On The Move! In order for everything to run smoothly, here is a little summary of the event.

RACE BIB COLLECTION: Wednesday, 28 February, from 9am to 6pm at the Caudan Waterfront.

BE PUNCTUAL! All races will start at the scheduled times.

*Free shuttles to and from Azuri
**Limited parking at Azuri

YOUR SAFETY AND YOUR WELL-BEING ARE OUR PRIORITY

  • Helmets are mandatory for all cyclists taking part in the Relay, Triathlon and Solo 40KM MTB
  • Trail running paths will be marked and secured, but not closed to vehicles
  • Participants are required to respect all indications given by marshals and police officers
  • Participants are advised to bring at least 1L of water
  • Two ambulances and two medical teams will be present on the premises if needed
  • A sandwich will be given to each participant after the race, upon presentation of their race number.

CHEATING OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR: ZERO TOLERANCE!

As for every sporting event, participants caught cheating or behaving inappropriately will be disqualified.

IBL On The Move is first and foremost a convivial event, at the heart of which lies the spirit of solidarity. Reminder: all funds raised will be donated to Passerelle. We count on your sportsmanship and enthusiasm to help make this day a success!

See you soon!

 

IBL On The Move is back!

IBL ON THE MOVE IS BACK 3 MARCH!

Enjoy this sporting event with your friends and family, giving your time and energy for a good cause! Registration for IBL On The Move is open on iblonthemove.com until the 18th of February. Limited spots available, register now!

IBL ON THE MOVE HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 2013

Inspired by Arnaud Lagesse’s vision, IBL On The Move aims to promote the feeling of solidarity brought about by sporting events, in the hope of encouraging Mauritians to support charitable causes.

This approach gives each participant a chance to spend time with their family and friends, while at the same time supporting a good cause, thereby making a difference in the lives of Mauritians in need.

FUNDS 100% DONATED

PASSERELLE – UN ABRI POUR ELLES

Benefiting from the donations this year is our partner Passerelle, with its initiative ‘Un Abri pour Elles’. The organisation will use the money to build a shelter for homeless women and their children, hence making the first step towards social reintegration.

The Joseph Lagesse Foundation will be overseeing the project.

“Even if official numbers do not exist, because no research has been conducted on the subject, we know that there are a lot of homeless women in Mauritius. We have at least seven requests a day from those seeking shelter, and for the time being, we can only accommodate half of these women. Thanks to IBL On The Move, we will soon be opening the first shelter for homeless women in Mauritius, that will house 30 to 40 people. At Passerelle, we like to think that when a door closes, another one opens…” – Mélanie Valère-Cicéron, President of Passerelle

If you wish, you can also make a donation here.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Young or old, casual Sunday runners or professionals, everyone will find what they are looking for!

EMMA TYACK, WINNER OF LAST YEAR’S WOMEN’S TRIATHLON, PUTS HER MEDAL BACK INTO PLAY THIS SEASON.

After friends of hers competed in the event in 2015, Emma decided to try her luck the following year, competing in the Triathlon. And she loved it!

‘IBL on the move is a great event, both for those who wish to compete in a team or alone in one discipline. The distance and terrain are not difficult to progress to, even doing the whole Triathlon!’ – Emma Tyack

Additionally, Emma highlights the importance of a successful organisation, which she says is, ‘what sets this event apart’.

‘The venue is a perfect setting with all the facilities to entertain the spectators and keep a lively atmosphere to encourage the participants.’

The Venners participated as a family last year:

‘My husband, my son, my sister, my nephew, and I, participated in the 6Km trail race last year. We didn’t really go for the win but more so to spend time together as a family. And we had an amazing time! Not only was the circuit nice and child-friendly, the event itself was also lots of fun! We were so happy that we decided to come back again this year.’ – Diane Venners

DISCIPLINES

The three sporting disciplines on offer – trail running, mountain biking, and swimming –, are now separated into three categories: Solo, Relay, and Triathlon.

Solo racing includes one of three of the following activities: 40 Km Mountain Biking and 6 or 12 Km Trail Running. For Relay and Triathlon, the circuit is the same: Swimming (750 m), Mountain Biking (20 Km) and Trail Running (6 Km). While Triathlon is a one-man job, Relay is a team effort, in which three people individually perform in one of the three disciplines listed above. Click here for more information on the different races.

Register before 18 February 2018!

SEE YOU SOON!