Jérôme Lestienne

Which organization do you sponsor? How did you hear about it?

I am a sponsor of the Partage & Vie Foundation, specifically for the Le Nouvel Horizon facility in Douai.

I didn’t know about the organization until a representative from the Foundation came to speak about it at a meeting. Wanting to get involved with the Foundation, I didn’t hesitate when I heard about it.

Why do you support the organization?

Before learning about this organization, I discovered the On Seniors’ Side Foundation.

Eager to get involved, I was immediately drawn in when I heard about the Partage et Vie Foundation and its terminal project. Having studied in Douai, I have a connection to this city, which made me all the more motivated to get involved.

In a few words, how does the Foundation help the association?

The Foundation funded 50% of a Medimoov kiosk. The facility couldn’t afford the device on its own. The kiosk has beneficial effects on memory and mobility. I thought it was important and meaningful for the Foundation to participate in this type of project.

If you could describe your experience with the association in one or two sentences:

This experience restored my self-confidence. Before, I would never have been able to attend an inauguration alone, ask questions, or approach others… But seeing the residents thank the Foundation and me, I felt proud to be part of the project. As my experience progressed, my motivation grew to the point that I now dedicate time of my personal time to the association.