The Decrochons la Lune campaign translates into English as Shoot for the Moon. This sponsored physical activity has reached a symbolic 73,080km so they really need your help in getting more people involved in reaching their goal of 380,000km as the moon is that distance from the Earth!
They encourage people to get sponsored Fr. 1.- for every kilometer they cover doing their sport, whatever that may be. The money goes to their charity partners, however if a club or group start a team, they can benefit from up to 50% of donations. They are also keen to partner with communes, who put their share of the money towards a local cause linked to youth, health or physical activity.
Health Movement Solidarity
The distance between the Earth and the Moon is 380,000km, their target number for this campaign. This association is encouraging everyone to get physically active; promoting physical, mental and social wellbeing; and supporting three great causes.
Planètes Enfants Malades
- Founded in 2000
- Improves the daily lives and wellbeing of children and teenagers in hospital at the CHUV and the HEL
- Giving children their childhood back
Cookie Sport Angels
- Founded in 2011
- Support 10 young athletes
- Role models for young people
- 10 athlete sponsors
- A network of experts
- Passion, generosity, solidarity
Special Olympics Switzerland
- Founded in 1995
- Helps people with intellectual disabilities to develop through sport
Unique assets to promote wellbeing for all
- Vaud and Lausanne – capital of world sport
- A “Health Valley” and a unique field of health expertise
- Strong economic health and dynamic econo- mic players
- The upcoming YOG Lausanne 2020. For, with and by young people!
Some interesting stats
- Increasingly sedentary lifestyles – half of Vaud’s population don’t think they do enough sport for their health
- 41% of Swiss people are overweight; 10% are obese
- 2,2 million people in Switzerland suffer from a non-communicable disease (NCD: cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and mental health conditions)
- 80% of healthcare costs in Switzerland go towards treating NCDs
- Only 2.2% of healthcare costs go towards prevention
- Health insurance premiums in Switzerland rose by 147% between 1996 and 2016 (salaries rose by 25%!)
- Over 40,000 diabetics in the Canton of Vaud (+1,000 each year)
- Absenteeism in Switzerland: 79 hours per employee per year – directly costing 4.2 billion francs
The campaign was launched 28 August this year and the aim is to cover the distance between the Earth and the Moon by 28 October 2018.
- Raise 1 franc per kilometer by walking, running, swimming, cycling, etc.
- On your own or with your family, colleagues, club, town
- Download the app for iOS ou Android anytime (even if you missed the starting date)
- Get moving, get health advice, and get sharing
- Reach your individual and group objectives
- Raise donations
It is also possible to donate through the website if you aren't able to get involved in the campaign.
