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In this original project, the Initiatives-Cœur's partners are both financial and sports sponsors. As sports sponsors, they finance the sailboat and provide the operating budget for the sailing team. As financial sponsors, they contribute financially to the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque humanitarian association so that children suffering from serious heart defects can be operated on in France. Since the adventure began in 2012, the Initiatives-Cœur project has saved more than 500 childrens (each operation costs €12,000).

Franck Vallée

Chocolats du Cœur.fr is run by the Initiatives group, a nearing 30 year old company based in Le Mans, and leading specialist of fundraising solutions designed for schools, charities and clubs. Forces have been joined with the expertise of the Alex Olivier chocolate factory based in Neuville-aux-Bois near Orléans in the Loiret region to propose chocolate fundraisers helping financing school PTA projects and supporting the charity Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque.

The Alex Olivier chocolate factory since 1927. The organic and fairtrade approach is part of a willingness to act directly towards a more sustainable world. Individuals, schools, businesses, associations, everyone can taste the unique flavour of "Chocolats du Coeur".

Franck Vallée

Director of "chocolats du coeur"

Chocolats du Coeur
Jean Pierre Liebot
K-Line

Leading French manufacturer of aluminium joinery, K-LINE manufactures and sells customised windows, sliding doors and front doors, for all types of architectural projects, both new and renovated.

Since its foundation in 1997, K-LINE has become a reference in the field thanks to its new window concept which combines excellent heat insulation properties, maximum light transmission and attractive design using minimum materials. A high level of performancethat has become its signature.

K-LINE is part of the LIEBOT Group, a family enterprise in the Vendée region, and a leading window and façade producer in France.

Benoit Fabre

Managing Director, K•Line

Jean Pierre Liebot

President, Liebot Group

K-Line

Technical partners

Rubix

Rubix supports Initiatives-Cœur by putting its technical expertise at the service of a project that combines sporting performance and solidarity.
As France’s leading distributor of industrial products and solutions, Rubix supports the preparation and maintenance of the IMOCA with comprehensive solutions: tools, equipment, fluid and compressed-air management, as well as PPE (personal protective equipment) and essential consumables.
Beyond the equipment itself, Rubix teams bring their know-how and expertise to help ensure the boat’s reliability, safety and performance, in support of a demanding and meaningful adventure.

Armor Lux

Armor Lux supports Initiatives-Cœur by bringing its textile expertise to the team.
Founded in 1938, this French company is renowned for the quality and durability of its clothing, and equips team members with outfits suited to the demands of offshore racing, combining comfort, resistance and technical performance.
Designed to support everyday life both ashore and at sea, these garments contribute to the crew’s well-being and performance.
Through this partnership, Armor Lux reaffirms its commitment to supporting an engaged adventure that combines sporting excellence, French know-how and solidarity.

Cobredia Volkswagen

With a strong presence in Brittany, the Cobredia Volkswagen group provides vehicles that make the team’s day-to-day travel easier. A van to transport heavy equipment, sails and tow the rigid inflatable boat, and a 100% electric ID.Buzz for the team’s travel.

Ouest Bureau

Ouest Bureau chose to support Initiatives-Cœur by fitting out the team’s workspaces in Lorient. Offices, meeting rooms, living areas... functional and ergonomic environments that create working conditions suited to the intensity of offshore racing preparation and competition.

Corderie Lancelin

A French company renowned for more than a century, Corderie Lancelin, a member of the Samson Rope group, designs and manufactures high-performance technical ropes that meet the demands of offshore racing and the most extreme environments.

Milwaukee

As the global leader in professional power tools, Milwaukee brings its expertise and the quality of its equipment to support the project’s performance. This commitment reflects shared values: pushing beyond limits, high standards and solidarity.

Bultex

Bultex equips Violette with a custom mattress so she can rest in the best possible conditions of comfort and safety, despite sleep being split into four one-hour periods... throughout her races.

Zodiac Nautic

Zodiac Nautic, a pioneer and leader in rigid inflatable boats, along with Mercury engines, supports the Initiatives-Cœur team at the starts of Violette Dorange’s races and training sessions.

Rouchette

Thanks to Rouchette, the team keeps its feet dry! A French specialist in boots and footwear, Rouchette supplies the team with boots, clogs and safety shoes that combine comfort, protection and durability, essential for everyday life both ashore and at sea.