Dassault Aviation Team Wins Organ Donation Awareness Race
Dassault Aviation's team of runners has won the "Course du cœur" race for the sixth consecutive time, an event promoting organ donation. The competition raised funds and awareness for the cause.
Dassault Aviation's team has once again emerged victorious in the "Course du cœur" event, which campaigns for organ donation awareness. The company's 16-runner team secured first place in the race that concluded on Sunday, March 29, 2026, marking their sixth consecutive win.
The event involved covering 800 kilometers over four days and nights, from Paris to Bourg-Saint-Maurice–Les Arcs. It combines a significant athletic challenge with a focus on human experience and solidarity, aiming to raise public awareness about organ donation and support transplant recipients.
The team demonstrated strong collective spirit and resilience throughout the demanding course. Interactions with transplant recipients and local communities along the route helped to underscore the importance of organ donation. Aerospace engineer and content creator Elodie Brunot served as the team's patron, and Ary Plagnol, Executive Vice President of Industrial Operations at Dassault Aviation, acted as sponsor. Dassault Aviation has been a consistent participant and supporter of the "Course du cœur," contributing to its mission of promoting organ donation and supporting those affected by organ failure.