From May 21 to October 15, 2017, seven golf courses open their greens to all, for a friendly competition, intended to raise funds for the benefit of Research on Multiple Sclerosis and aid to people affected by this disease . The Georges Mauduit Challenge also raises awareness among the general public about this disease, which is still under-publicized, which affects 100 people in France, especially young people, the disease most often occurring between 000 and 20 years of age. The green fees and individual donations are donated to the French League against Multiple Sclerosis (LFSEP). In 40, after 2016 stages, nearly 6 participants and many partners, nearly 700 euros were collected during the Georges Mauduit Challenge and allocated to the LFSEP for its activities in support of Research and assistance to people.

A big-hearted godfather

Georges Mauduit, vice-world giant slalom champion in 1966, launched this golf challenge ten years ago, in memory of three friends, international ski champions suffering from multiple sclerosis: “When I left home at 19 with my sports bag on my back, everything was done to promote a sporting career and an extraordinarily rich and thrilling life as a man. Happy retired, it is normal that I give back to society all that it has given me during these years, hence this commitment to fight against multiple sclerosis ”. Georges Mauduit is the only former athlete to have given his name to a charity competition. He will be present on all the golf courses participating in the challenge.

Seven dates to remember

The launch of the Georges Mauduit Challenge will take place on May 20 at Golf de la Boulie and will close at Palmola golf in Toulouse on October 15. The competitions are open to everyone.

• Golf de La Boulie: May 20 and 21
• Golf des Vigiers: May 28
• Golf Club de Lyon (Villette d'Anton): July 15
• Golf of Méribel: August 5 and 6
• Arcangues Golf: September 24
• Golf de Valescure: October 1
• Palmola Golf: October 15

The competitions will take place in "scramble for two". Participants must pay playing fees of minimum € 60 per team (30 euros per person) and may also make a donation to the French League against Multiple Sclerosis (donation giving right to a tax deduction according to the legislation in force) by purchasing mulligans. Players outside the club will pay the green fee applicable at the time of the competition. Registrations are made directly with each partner golf course.

Combating the first cause of non-traumatic disability in young adults together

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. In France, where 100 people are affected, it is the first cause of handicap for young people after road accidents. It affects women three times more than men. The more MS progresses, the greater its impact on people and their quality of life: two out of three patients are unemployed because of their MS and find it difficult to continue their leisure activities and lead a normal life.

There is currently no treatment to cure the disease. People with multiple sclerosis expect a lot from research, with the hope that new drugs will change the course of their disease. It is essential to continue the research effort to better understand this complex pathology and find adequate treatments.

About the French League against Multiple Sclerosis

Recognized as a public utility since 1997, this association federation was created in 1986 by Professor René MARTEAU. Chaired by Dr Olivier HEINZLEF, the League's mission is to inform those affected directly or indirectly, doctors and the general public. It promotes moral and material aid to patients and their families, through the action of correspondents and that of member associations. It supports Research on Multiple Sclerosis, in particular by implementing programs dedicated to clinical research. She represents French patients with international institutions fighting multiple sclerosis, such as the EMSP (European MS Platform) or the MSIF (International Federation of MS Societies).

To know more : www.ligue-sclerose.fr