In a display of community spirit and athletic endurance, Monaco-based payment app Carlo has partnered with the charity Monaco Liver Disorder (MLD) to raise awareness and funds for children suffering from rare liver diseases. The initiative centres around an ambitious ultra-long distance cycling challenge being undertaken by one intrepid rider, Philippe Choquet, who will be covering 662 kilometres from Monaco to Andorra in just 36 hours.
On 30th May, 54-year-old avid cyclist Philippe Choquet, who works in the Principality, will set out from the place of Monaco’s Prince’s Palace at 10am on a daunting solo bicycle journey. His goal is to cover the 662 kilometres to Andorra in 36 hours. Along the way, he’ll climb a cumulative 7,270 meters in elevation, finishing at the Col d’Envalira, the highest paved mountain pass in the Pyrenees, which sits at 2,408 metres above sea level.
A seasoned bike rider, Choquet has been training rigorously each month in preparation, typically logging 1,200 kilometres in distance and over 10,000 meters of elevation gain. His usual rides cover an astounding 200 kilometres per session.
This demanding journey isn’t just a test of physical limits, though, it’s a ride prompted by purpose. As Choquet pushes through inevitable fatigue and tough terrain, he’ll be working toward a worthy cause, that of the children suffering from rare liver diseases. The ride, supported by local charity, Monaco Liver Disease (MLD) and Monaco’s Carlo app, is a labour of love as much as of personal bests.
Carlo, the popular Monegasque app founded in 2019, is known for promoting local commerce by offering users 5% cashback on purchases made at over 670 partner businesses. In addition to supporting local stores, Carlo has taken steps to become a hub for social impact by enabling donations to more than two dozen local charities. This latest initiative with MLD marks a significant step in its mission to fuse technology, community, and solidarity.
MLD, founded by Carla Fadoul Shechter, works to ease the emotional and physical toll of hospitalisation on children with liver conditions. By transforming sterile hospital environments into spaces filled with warmth, colour, and comfort, MLD helps make medical care more humane and dignified for young patients and their families.
To support this exceptionally worthwhile cause, users can now donate to MLD directly through the Carlo app by clicking here https://carloapp.com/en/
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