Event : Charity Game Vernon vs Voltigeurs, St.Français

The Bourdons of Vernon met with the Voltigeurs of the Stade Français Club, for a charity game for the benefit of the SBA at the Vernonnet Arena.

On April 10th, this event was attended by many spectators who were rewarded with a beautiful spectacle. The Voltigeurs won 6 tries to 3, despite the fact that Serge played a part of the match with the local club.

Thank you to the organizers and partners, the offices of Alkyne and Raymundie, who made it possible to collect 4030€ for the SBA!

Event : Rugby & Brunch in New York

 

Rugby fans: 2015 is your year as the Rugby World Cup is fast approaching! Starting September 18th to October 31st the Cup will be taking place in the UK.

In order to prepare, the teams are playing a series of warm-up matches and on August 22nd France will be facing off with England.

Our very own Serge Betsen will be providing live commentary in New York during this match at Ocabanon 245 W 29th St, New York. Come join him to see the match on a large screen while brunching!

Pre-sale tickets being sold now until June 29th so don’t miss out!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rugby-brunch-tickets-17479411390

Event : OB Five Festival

This weekend, the first edition of the OB Five Festival was organized to support the SBA.

Event : Charity game at Les Sables d’Olonne

At the initiative of the Lions Club, the Zonta Club, Kiwanis Club, the Rotary Club and the Rugby Club from Les Sables d’Olonne a gala game was organized on May 9th to benefit the Serge Betsen Academy and the “Chœurs pour grandir”.

The Rudeliere Stadium was full on this day for sick and disadvantaged children.
Following the female match, the Vendéenne team went up against the France Classic, composed of former players from the Equipe de France. The kick-off was done by 6 year old Maxime who suffers from Sylver-Russel Syndrome. He was aided by Serge Betsen who whispered some encouraging words. That night Maxime, who has been in treatment for only 3 months, declared to his parents, “Now I am big and can give myself the shot!” The final score was 17 to 25 for the French Classics and 2900€ was raised for the SBA and this little boy filled with courage.
Thank you to the organizers and all the participants! Especially bravo to Maxime!!!

Event : Charity Dinner SBA & Kampuchea Balopp

On Thursday, June 11th, two associations with common values came together to hold their second charity dinner, “Childhood and Ovalies II”.

SBA Charity Dinner – KAMPUCHEA BALOPP

On Thursday, June 11th, two associations with common values came together to hold their second charity dinner, “Childhood and Ovalies II”.
From Kampuchea Balopp: Nicolas and Pitch, and from SBA: Serge, Lionel, and Jenna, all took turns presenting their associations while sharing stories from their recent trips. Several objects were put up for auction, including the beautiful shots of Florence At and Clement Poitrenaud, and the meal was prepared by the chef Jean Christophe Lebascle.
Thank you to everyone who were able to join us!
See you next year!

  

  

Event : SBA Karting Evening at Hyeres

 On Wednesday the 10th of June, the SBA organized our annual inter-enterprise karting race.
15 teams competed to have the chance to make on the winner’s podium. The evening ended with a jovial dinner attended by the drivers and their families.

Here are the rankings:
1st place: Vincent (Cave massillon a Hyers) and Carole (Intermed)
2nd place: Franck (Cadif) and Marie (Hyeres pharma)
3rd place: Prisca and Sebastien (Intermed)
Congratulations to the winners!
This event raised 3,000 euros for the SBA! Thank you to all the participants and see you next year.

Event : Charity Concert in London

 

For the 3rd edition, on June 20, we were glad to be at the French Institute to attend the performance of young musicians with outstanding skills, playing Brahms, Beethoven, Elgar and Scarlatti.

It was fantastic!

The audience was most impressed by the talent of these young boys and girls.
Many thanks to all of you and our partners : GAAM, Strategic Partnering, Juliet and the Band, Franch Radio London and London Macadam