The Dassault Group is taking part in its 17th Course du Cœur. The 31st edition of this running challenge goes from Paris to Bourg-Saint-Maurice - Les Arcs in 4 days and 4 nights, from Wednesday March 29th to Sunday April 2nd, 2017.

Covering a distance of more than 750km, the annual race organized by the association Trans-Forme raises public awareness about organ transplantation and the need for organ donations.

Sponsored by Prof. Christian Cabrol, a pioneer in organ transplantation who performed the 1st heart transplant in Europe in 1968, the Course du Cœur aims to change people's outlook on these issues, spreading the word in over 200 municipalities and through the media coverage of the event.

This year, the Dassault Group team has the support of two prestigious sponsors: Karine Celhay, a bone marrow and lung transplant recipient and participant in the World Transplant Games, and Dorine Bourneton, the only disabled female aerobatic pilot.

For all the latest event news and to show your support, visit the Dassault Group team's blog online.

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