Essone: Residents of this nursing home participated in a running race

    On Sunday, 17 residents of the Melawi Nursing Home in Montgeron participated in various events organized as part of the 17.89 km Krosne on foot, in a wheelchair or in Jolet.
On Sunday, 17 residents of the Melawi Nursing Home in Montgeron participated in various events organized as part of the 17.89 km Krosne on foot, in a wheelchair or in Jolet. (© News Essonne)

The awakening was early on Sunday, October 16, 2022, for 17 of the 90 residents.‘Ehpad Melavi of Montgeron (Essone). For the second year, grown ups Along with members of the organization attended to 17.89A Running test There was a dispute The streets of Krosne.

At 102 Roland Deveaux participated in the 3 km walk

“We woke up at six in the morning to come to the event. It is important to get involved in local programs like 17.89 and that our residents adhere to them,” says Mathieu Dugo, director of Melavi Montgeron.

“We participated in the show last year as well Everyone in the kitchen Presented by Cyril Lignac. For us, the well-being of our residents and their fulfillment in maximum activities are essential,” continues Mathieu Dugo.

The group that took part in the Crossnoise event consisted of men and women who took part in the 3km walk, including Roland Devaux (102), the oldest in this 31st edition.

Residents were able to participate in the event in a type of handsport wheelchair that allows people with mobility difficulties to walk or hike.
Residents were able to participate in the event in a type of handsport wheelchair that allows people with mobility difficulties to walk or hike. (© News Essonne)

“Glad to share this activity with everyone”

Simone Pariset was the only one to take part in the 10km with the help of Florian Roger, the President of Malawi.

“There was a bit of concern, but I’m happy to share this activity with everyone”, underlines the octogenarian, who was supported by his teammate, then Alfred, a former runner on foot.

“At that time, I jogged twice a week at the Bas de Losirs du Port aux Cerises in Dravail, and I was ready to take a license even in a jogging or cyclo-hiking club if the experience was crucial. ”, smiles Essone.

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This is the second time Melawie de Montgeron Nursing Home has participated in the event.
This is the second time Melawie de Montgeron Nursing Home has participated in the event. (© News Essonne)

Pride of the sport till 2024 Olympics in Paris

In the future, the Montgeron Nursing Home team has planned other initiatives in the field of sports with the common thread of the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.

“Each room in our premises will refer to a sport and we will also participate in virtual races in association with the associations of the agglomeration community with the idea of ​​highlighting as many sports categories as possible”, explains Mathieu Dugo.

In sports, this 2022 version of 17.89 went to Alexander Saddedin. The ten kilometer scratch classification was won by Michel Simon (CA Montreuil) ahead of Guillaume Porcier and Adrien Taren, two members of ES Montgeron.

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