The CMA CGM Corporate Foundation rewards, today in Marseilles, the association Scout Arc-en-Ciel with its 2011 Prize

The President of the CMA CGM Corporate foundation, Mrs Naïla Saadé rewards today the association Scout Arc-en-Ciel for its commitment within the social and humanitarian fields and especially their work with disabled children.

In Marseilles, the Corporate Foundation was impressed by the outstanding work performed by the Scouts Arc-en-Ciel Association. Scouts Arc–en–Ciel in Marseilles is an autonomous offshoot of the Scouts de France and Guide de France. The “raison d’être” of this association, whose teams are all volunteers, is to contribute to the wellbeing and fulfillment of disabled children by organizing scouting activities for them within a group bringing together children from 8 to 20 years old. This association helps children affected with Down’s syndrome, as well as those who are physically and mentally disabled in an appropriate framework and care structure.

In 2011, more than 15 children have benefited from this association, through weekly outings, cultural and sports activities and a summer camp. These children have had the opportunity to experience for a day or a week end, with their friends, a unique scout adventure, encouraging them to go beyond their physical and psychological limits.

Mobilized to alleviate the suffering childhood and especially those with a disability, The CMA CGM Corporate Foundation was very impressed with this unique initiative in France.

“To encourage the development of disabled children is a commitment that concerns us most particularly. For this very reason, it seems obvious to us to reward Arc-en-Ciel among the many applications we received, so the association can pursue and build on its activities;” explains Naïla Saadé, President of CMA CGM Corporate Foundation.

The reward was presented to Thierry Bonnetête, who runs the Scouts Arc–en–Ciel association and works for CMA CGM Group as Senior manager RORO services and Specialized Transports.