Sidaction is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The ceremony in support of the fight against HIV can count on the support of many personalities. Among them, a very well-known artist helped bring several million euros to the foundation.
Sidaction is 30 years old. The organization led by Florence Thune launched its collection campaignwhich runs from Friday March 22 to Sunday March 24, for the year 2024. “Sidaction and its 35 media partners are more than ever committed and mobilized to three days of awareness raising and fundraising among the general public. 30 years after the creation of the association, Sidaction recalls the need not to stop the fight against the AIDS virus.we recall on the official website.
This Saturday, March 23, France 2 will broadcast the anniversary concert from 9:10 p.m. As every year, Sidaction can count on strong support. Starting with Mylène Farmer and Woodkid, who released an advertising spot broadcast earlier this week. Dozens of artists will join the co-creator of the event, Line Renaud, on the stage of the Grand Rex. Among them: Nolwenn Leroy, Hélène Ségara, Christophe Willem, Olivia Ruiz, Anne Sila, Bilal Hassani, Patrick Bruel and even Eddy de Pretto and Grand Corps Malade.
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“Pascal Obispo was our savior”
In an interview given this Saturday March 23 to TV Star, Line Renaud looked back on her first memories of Sidactionwhich she created in 1994 with businessman Pierre Bergé, who died in 2017. The 95-year-old actress insisted on pay tribute to the celebrities who got involved in the 1980s to raise awareness of the fight against AIDS. It was in 1998 that Pascal Obispo released the album Togetherin reference to the first name of Sidaction.
For Together, Pascal Obispo brought together around forty artists, including Jane Birkin, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Hélène Ségara, Johnny Hallyday, Florent Pagny and Zazie. Line Renaud still remembers the success of the album, while the association was faced with a drop in donations. “Pascal Obispo was our savior. The album Together brought in 14 million euros for Sidaction!” An amount for which she is still grateful to him. “He is my great friend, like a son!” she continues.
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“AIDS was like the plague”
Other personalities will also be there this Saturday March 23 to recall their long-standing commitment, such as host Christophe Dechavanne, known for his famous “Get covered”, a slogan broadcast on television from the 1990s to normalize the use of condoms. “At first, AIDS was like the plague. Dalida, Nana Mouskouri, Thierry Le Luron, they were the first to followthen many joined us”remembers Line Renaud.
A memory of the first Sidaction still marks her: “Clémentine Célarié gave a magnificent kiss to an HIV-positive man. What a symbol at a time when it was thought that shaking the hand of an HIV-positive person could prove fatal.” A symbol that is still relevant today, while 30% of 15-24 year olds think that the AIDS virus can be transmitted by kissing an HIV-positive person.
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