€ 96, 553, 593 : this is the final amount raised during the Telethon held on 29 and 30 November 2024. This result reflects an extraordinary outpouring of solidarity, driven by millions of donors, volunteers and partners who have stood by families in their fight for nearly 40 years. It is also the outcome of the outstanding commitment of our patron, Mika, and the many presenters and professionals from France Télévisions, who powerfully amplified the voices of families and researchers united in their determination to defeat the disease.

A joint study conducted by I-Stem, Genethon and the Institute of Myology reveals the positive effects of two drugs—saracatinib and bazedoxifene—on muscle cell models of dysferlin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type R2. This opens up a novel research avenue.

Thanks to the financial support of the AFM-Téléthon, a decisive step has just been taken in the fight against sickle cell disease. In collaboration with AP-HP, Institut Imagine and SK pharmteco, the AFM- Telethon will enable the production of lentiviral vectors for the development of a gene therapy clinical trial. This represents hope for the 5 million patients worldwide affected by this incurable blood disease.