Uncategorized 2 - Light Up Your Heart

ANCRE 2022 PRIZE

On 15 December, Liryc researchers took part in the Ancre 2022 Prize, financed by the ANCRE association, a loyal sponsor of the Institute. Congratulations to Estelle Renard and Vladimir Sobota, the two winners of this ceremony, who were rewarded for their ability to popularise their scientific project in 180 seconds

A big thank you to ANCRE, represented by Jean-François Debrois, president of the association, for this gesture of encouragement and support for the work of young researchers fighting against heart rhythm diseases.

“Thank you to all of you, whose work has saved, is saving and will continue to save hundreds of thousands of lives around the world. Your research, your work and your discoveries are full of passion and are at the heart of ANCRE’s commitment to continue supporting Liryc.”

SIGNATURE OF A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

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The Liryc teams are proud to have received the Boston Scientific teams on December 7th for the signature of a new sponsorship agreement. This renewed agreement confirms Boston Scientific’s long-term commitment to supporting the work of the Institute’s researchers to reduce heart rhythm diseases. This donation will be invested to support research and training activities in the field of cardiac arrhythmias. In particular, it will contribute to the financing of the IHU Liryc’s international training programme.

“Boston Scientific’s ongoing support has inspired our research and innovation efforts for many years and gives us the means to make concrete improvements in patient care. Pierre Jais, Executive Director of the Liryc Institute.

SPORTS AND CHARITY EVENT WITH CEVA SANTÉ ANIMALE

On 29 November, International Generosity Day, the Liryc teams met the employees of Ceva Santé Animale, a loyal sponsor of the institute, during an inter-institutional rugby 7s charity tournament.

All the players present gave their best to score a maximum number of tries. At the end of this tournament, all the points scored during the matches were counted and transformed into donations. Thus, Marc Prikazsky, CEO of Ceva, presented Dr Mélèze Hocini, Deputy Director General of the IHU Liryc and cardiologist at the Bordeaux University Hospital, with a cheque for 5,000 euros at half-time of the TOP 14 match between the Union Bordeaux-Bègles and CA Brive Rugby on 3 December.

Many thanks to the Ceva Santé Animale teams for their generosity and to the UBB for their welcome.

PATRONS AND DONORS LOYALTY EVENING

On 10 October, Liryc celebrated generosity during an exceptional and convivial evening on the boat Le Marco Polo, to meet its community of supporters.

It was an opportunity to re-engage and mobilise on the emergency of heart rhythm diseases with the testimony of Juliette, who suffered a sudden death at the age of 14, and the presentation of an ambitious medical innovation project with Dr Pambrun.

Patrons and donors were also honoured to enjoy a sensory experience thanks to two young musicians from the Bouscat music school with a musical and educational interlude on heart rhythm.

♥️ A big thank you to Bureau François Lillet, My Beautiful Value & Navires et Chateaux, loyal patrons always present at our side.

SIGNATURE OF A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH MEDTRONIC

On Wednesday 13 July 2022, the world leader in healthcare technologies, Medtronic, renewed its confidence in the Liryc Institute by signing a sponsorship agreement for 800,000€ over 5 years.

This donation will support the training mission in the field of cardiac electrophysiology, reflecting a shared interest between Medtronic and Liryc in disseminating knowledge resulting from research and medical innovation.

By supporting the institute’s efforts to educate professionals, Medtronic is contributing to better patient care in more centres around the world.

AMERICAN PHILANTHROPISTS VISIT THE INSTITUTE

On 16 and 17 June, Liryc welcomed a group of major American philanthropists for a tour of the Institute, led by Mark and Laura Bailey, loyal donors and members of the Liryc campaign committee.

It was an opportunity for these philanthropists to go behind the scenes of the scientific, clinical, innovation and training excellence projects to better prevent and cure heart rhythm diseases; projects made possible thanks to the generosity of the whole world.

♥ Many thanks to Mark and Laura Bailey, who made this meeting possible and for this opportunity to renew our shared commitment to raising awareness of cardiac arrhythmias worldwide.

CHARITY EVENING IN AID OF LIRYC

The Trianon Bordeaux Theater presents the play ” Les hommes viennent de Mars, les femmes de Vénus “, to the benefit of the Liryc Institute, on Tuesday, May 10 at 8pm.
The two million spectators’ show interpreted by Xavier Viton, with the complicity of its author Paul Dewandre, is more important today when the relationships between men and women are questioned, dissected and even abused.
Tickets at 49€ include a cocktail after the representation.

❤All revenues will be donated to Liryc to accelerate heart rhythm diseases research.
A big thank you to the Trianon Theater for its support to our cause.

Reservation : https://www.obillet.fr/comedie/les-hommes-viennent-de-mars-les-femmes-de-venus2

ANNUAL UPDATE OF THE WALL OF DONORS OF THE CAMPAIGN

Set up as part of the recognition program, the wall of donors shine a light on the companies, foundations, associations and individuals who participate in the scientific effort to better understand and prevent heart rhythm diseases, thanks to their generosity.

Read the 2021 annual review of the Light Up Your Heart campaign

Ce bilan met en lumière le formidable impact de la générosité et l’impérieuse nécessité de poursuivre notre élan commun pour faire reculer les arythmies du cœur et sauver plus de vies.

Lire le bilan ici

“MERCI ! Ensemble nous offrons un avenir en santé aux personnes atteintes de maladies du rythme cardiaque.” Dr Mélèze Hocini, Directrice de la campagne

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

On the launch of its capital campaign «LIGHT UP YOUR HEART» and on the World Heart Day, Liryc welcomed its community of donors and partners during an exceptional evening at Château Pape Clément. The Liryc teams took this opportunity to thank the institute’s first major donors.

« We are writing the beautiful pages of rhythmology, together, I am sure that the best is yet to come ». Prof Pierre Jaïs, General Director of Liryc.

Relive the emotion of this exceptional and engaging evening, designed to bring guests into the Liryc’s world: a virtual reality experience in a heart, a patient – doctor – donor crossed views, a testimony of a committed ambassador, and a therapeutic revolution presentation.

Watch the video here.