About this project
In February 2025, I had the chance to attend the Invictus Games in Vancouver, a sporting competition for service members wounded in combat. I had the honor and joy of cheering for them all from the stands, including for the 19 members of the French military team. Their military commitment has left its marks — both physical and psychological. Sport is helping them rebuild.
I was deeply moved by their smiles — shaped by not only their athletic achievements but also their personal victories — in having reached this stage of reconstruction in the long fight against injury, whether physical or mental.
Inspired by their journeys and their mindset, I am undertaking a solidarity challenge: a self-supported, non-stop solo journey in the Pyrenees with around 19,000 meters of elevation gain over 330 km. Through this personal and physical challenge, I aim to raise funds to support the recovery of wounded military personnel through sport, and to pay tribute to these 19 soldiers — and their fellow comrades-in-arms. I also hope to raise awareness about PTSD.
With the end of the 2025 edition, the French military Invictus Games team has been disbanded. Four former team members are now part of the first-ever French military wheelchair rugby team, created in the spring 2025. These athletes have made it through the difficult process of rebuilding to reach a high level of performance. The funds raised will help purchase equipment for their upcoming competitions.
Part of the donations may also go to an association supporting other wounded military members from the Invictus team, depending on what is practically feasible.
Moving Mountains project
“Moving Mountains” is a human and athletic project dedicated to wounded military personnel. It aims to show that with determination, support, and community, we can "move mountains." With willpower and resilience, it is possible to move forward through ups and downs, despite injuries — both visible and invisible. “Moving Mountains” also symbolizes the emotional weight, moving, of a journey often marked by solitude and a series of obstacles, before turning adversity into strength.
Why a sports challenge for this fundraiser?
Choosing a physically and mentally demanding challenge is no coincidence: I want it to reflect the recovery journey of injured service members. Sport is a key driver of their rehabilitation. It is also a universal language of pushing one’s limits. It gives concrete expression to universal values such as commitment, resilience, and solidarity.
This personal effort is my way of resonating with their fight, gathering support around this cause, and giving it greater visibility.
Please consider giving if this resonates with you.