Ahead of the launch of the annual Les Voiles Blanches campaign, spearheaded by Georges-Olivier Kalifa AKA the White Pirate, the Mairie de Monaco has announced that it will once again be joining the charity project by collecting toys and games for sick children cared for by the Lenval Foundation.  

Between 24th August and 9th September, the White Pirate and his sailboat, Skaf, will be sailing into ports along the Riviera to pick up the caches of toys, games and gifts that have been generously donated by the public over the summer.  

These treasured items will be given to the Lenval Foundation at the end of the mission, after which staff members will distribute the presents among the young patients under the care of the foundation.  

Monaco stage

The White Pirate will be heading to Monaco’s port in Fontvieille on 7th September before heading on to Port Hercule the following day. Les Voiles Blanches will be wrapping up on 9th September with a final leg between Monaco and Nice. The yacht is due to depart Monaco at 11am that day.  

To support the mission, the Mairie de Monaco has arranged for two treasure chests to be set up: one in the town hall itself and another in the Marché de la Condamine.  

The chests will allow members of the public who would like to participate in Les Voiles Blanches to drop off gifts in a secure environment. Due to hygiene controls, only new and unopened donations can be accepted.

For more information about Les Voiles Blanches and its support for the Lenval Foundation, click here.

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