Matt Pokora is the sponsor of the 2020 edition of the "Telethon"

Matt Pokora, during Paris Fashion Week.

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“It is with great joy and immense pride that I accepted to be the sponsor of the Telethon this year.

His words are from Matt Pokora.

The singer succeeds Jean-Paul Rouve, godfather of the 2019 edition which had raised nearly 75 million euros in pledges.

“We've known each other for several years, I have been regularly on the Telethon stage.

But I can measure the great honor that you do me by offering to be its sponsor, ”explained Matt Pokora in a video message published by AFM-Téléthon and relayed on social networks.

"I know the struggle of families, the energy of researchers and the dedication of volunteers. We will all be strong together!"

@MPokora is the sponsor of # Téléthon2020💛

RDV on 4 and 5 Dec.

everywhere in France and on @ France2tv @ France3tv @Francetele 👉 https://t.co/eA4X81wGfU pic.twitter.com/5TDNHa4z1s

- AFM-Telethon (@Telethon_France) September 12, 2020

“I know the struggle of families, parents, children, their loved ones, continues the singer.

I know the passion and energy of researchers, I know the dedication, the generosity of volunteers, so a big thought for you too.

What I also know are the hopes and now the victories.

This year, we will be strong and all together, everywhere in France, thanks to your mobilization, so you can count on me.

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