Monaco’s 25th edition of No Finish Line, which took place last November, raised a record-breaking total of €319,005 for children’s causes worldwide. The traditional cheque presentation ceremony took place earlier this week, honouring the main recipient associations.
The nine-day charity event, held from 16th to 24th November at Port Hercule, saw nearly 14,000 participants cover together 319,005 kilometres. Prince Albert II was among those who took to the track, supporting the unique format where every kilometre run translates into one euro for charity.
Since launching in 1999 to celebrate International Children’s Rights Day, the event has raised €5.4 million through the participation of over 189,000 people who have covered together 5.1 million kilometres.
This year’s funds from the November event have been distributed through Children & Future to 26 projects across five regions: Monaco (€101,442), France (€102,498), Europe (€13,915), Africa (€34,648), and Asia (€37,500).
Supporting local and international causes
Among the key recipients in Monaco, the Monaco Collectif Humanitaire received €75,000 to fund paediatric cardiac operations. Save Us was awarded €13,584 to continue its fight against genetic diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis.
Children & Future funded the acquisition of a vein detector and double cot for the paediatric ward at Princess Grace Hospital Centre, while €9,212 was allocated to the Coeurs Vaillants et Âmes Vaillantes Association to enable children from modest families to participate in holiday camp activities.
In France, the Les Liens du Coeur association in Pessac will receive €30,000 to develop a playground at their future family welcome centre.
International projects include €20,000 towards constructing a nursery classroom in Laos and funding for a minibus in Vietnam to provide safe school transport for orphaned children.
The next edition of No Finish Line is scheduled for 16-24 November 2025.
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Main photo credit: Philippe Fitte