THE protocols of the Elysée and the standard suits have given way to the strobe lights of a nightclub in Disneyland Paris. Thursday evening, the première dame Brigitte Macron surprised those present by showing herself in a decidedly unusual guise: she was in fact filmed while he danced enthusiastically and tried his hand at the console like an expert DJ. The occasion was not an exclusive party, but the highlight of a day dedicated toOpération Pièces Jaunesthe historic fundraising campaign to improve the lives of hospitalized children and adolescents.
Brigitte Macron DJ at Disneyland Paris
The technical commissioner of the French national team also lined up alongside a radiant Brigitte Macron, Didier Deschamps. Together they transformed the magical Parisian park into a refuge of joy for 300 young patients and their familiescelebrating the thirty-third year of collaboration between Disneyland and the Foundation of the Hospitals of France. Between one beat and another, the president’s wife took selfies and chatted, declaring herself happy to be able to share such an authentic moment of leisure with those who face difficult treatment paths on a daily basis.
In console for a good cause
The mission of Brigitte Macron and the Disney team was to give a “dream” beyond the hospital wards. The première dame’s commitment to fundraising transformed the event into a successful mix of pop diplomacy and concrete support. As highlighted by Deschamps, seeing the smiles on the children’s faces was the most important achievement of a day where music has become the universal language of solidarity. The performance at the console thus confirmed the success of an initiative which, year after year, continues to make a difference in French pediatric healthcare.
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