Since 1999, the Monaco Cardio-Thoracic Centre has been a loyal partner of the No Finish Line and has mobilized a large team to take part in this great charity race, achieving excellent results.
This year, 146 of the Centre’s staff got involved and covered 5,733 kilometers in 8 days, ranking 7th out of the 354 teams participating in the No Finish Line. Through their commitment and endurance, they contributed to the financing of projects for disadvantaged or sick children and to strengthening the Centre’s commitment to its charitable activities.
The next No Finish Line will take place from 4 to 12 November 2023 and the sporting energy of the Cardio-Thoracic Centre’s team will once again be required to achieve successful performances for sick or underprivileged children.
On 11th November, the CCM 2022 International Day was held, organized by the Centre’s Scientific Council.
This medical and surgical day was initiated at the opening of the Centre and has become a key event in the field of cardiology and thoracic pathologies.
The theme of this 33rd International Day was: “the current approach to the mitral valve”, with European and North American experts reporting on their experience and the means implemented today for an adapted therapy. About a hundred specialists attended this day of information, which is essential because of the development of cardiovascular diseases and the large number of valve diseases, particularly mitral insufficiency.
A meeting of excellence in the image of the CCM, which has built its reputation over the last 35 years on its medical and surgical expertise.
On September the 19th, all of AS Monaco Rugby’s professionals, partners and Under-21 players gathered at the Monaco Cardio-Thoracic Centre for the traditional season launch party. During this very convivial moment, reinforced by the enthusiasm of having won the previous day against SC Rayonnais, the players gathered for the official 2022/2023 photo.
Mr Guy Nervo, CEO of the CCM, reminded the audience that this event not only sealed the Centre’s partnership with AS Monaco Rugby, but also federated their common values. As a symbol of this cooperation, Mr Thomas Riqué, President of the AS Monaco Rugby, offered the official team jersey to Mr Guy Nervo.
All the Centre’s staff wish the AS Monaco Rugby teams every success for the 2022/2023 season, which already looks very promising!
Before the pre-season training in Bornio and the start of the season, the Roca Team players came to the Cardio-Thoracic Centre for the necessary medical tests. The team’s compulsory cardiological check-up, the players underwent effort tests on a bicycle, under the supervision of Dr Aarras, consultant cardiologist at the Centre. These sports performance tests are essential for these high-level players who are exposed to prolonged, high-intensity efforts, before starting a promising season.
All the Centre’s staff wish them every success, especially the title of French champions !
After a two-year hiatus following the Covid-19 pandemic, operations on children from developing countries have resumed at the Cardio-Thoracic Centre of Monaco, thanks to the Monaco Collectif Humanitaire (MCH) and its donors.
Three children from Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Burundi were recently operated on thanks to the new cardio-paediatric team composed by Professor Sylvie Di Filippo and Doctors Olivier Metton, Olivier Raisky, Stefano di Bernardo, Nicolas Durand, Catherine Binet and Aude Missana.
As a symbol of the resumption of cardio-paediatric activity, on July 26th, the Cardio-Thoracic Centre of Monaco and the MCH welcomed, alongside the children who had undergone surgery, a number of donors including Mrs Yvette Lambin-Berti, Secretary General of the Monegasque Olympic Committee and Mr Etienne Franzi, President of the Compagnie Monégasque de Banque (CMB) who sponsored the “Six Star Medal” of Pascal Camia, General Manager of the Société des Bains de Mer, the first Monegasque to finish the 6 major marathon races, to the tune of 42,195 €. This donation was also collected thanks to the participation of footballer Olivier Giroud, MCH Ambassador.
On this occasion, the Monaco Aide et Presence association was also present, as well as Rencontres Africaines and the Monegasque Red Cross, which play an important role in the surgical treatment of children.
Humanitarian cardio-paediatric operations have long been an integral part of the Centre’s philosophy and are a source of great commitment from all our staff. Read the article on the official website of the Government of Monaco Visit the Monaco Collectif Humanitaire website
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