LVMH’s “Dîner des Maisons engagées” supports once again the fight against Sickle Cell Anemia

The LVMH Group chose the stunning Samaritaine department store as the venue for its annual fundraiser, hosted by Antoine Arnault, LVMH Image & Environment LVMH, and Maud Alvarez-Pereyre, Group Chief Human Resources Officer of LVMH

The event celebrates the Group’s wide-ranging commitments and continues to mark its support for Robert-Debré children’s hospital and its fight against sickle cell anemia.

Sickle cell anemia is one of the world’s leading genetic disorders. Extremely widespread, and yet little known, the disease affects some seven million people around the world, and 300,000 children are born with the disorder each year.

LVMH has provided support for the teams of Robert-Debré hospital’s pediatric hematology department and sickle cell anemia center since 2011. Created in 1992, it has become Europe’s leading pediatric center for sickle cell anemia, caring for children, adolescents and their families.

Beyond sickle cell anemia, the evening also spotlighted the engagement of LVMH and its 75 Maisons in other areas, notably social and equal opportunity initiatives, as well as the environment, the arts and heritage. 

“LVMH, as a large French and international group, can and must have a real positive impact on the causes it addresses, whether societal, environmental or cultural. Our mission is also to contribute with humility at our level to essential challenges, providing support for causes in which we believe and for which our resources – human, financial or material – can sometimes have a real impact. This evening we are delighted to pursue our support for Robert-Debré hospital’s Sickle Cell Anemia Center for the thirteenth consecutive year,” said Antoine Arnault, LVMH Image & Environment.

Each year, the “Dîner des Maisons engagées”, or “Committed Companies Dinner”, raises funds for Robert-Debré hospital. Proceeds from this 12th edition are targeted in particular for the planned extension and renovation of the Sickle Cell Anemia Center to ensure improved welcome and treatment for children and their families.

Since the beginning of this partnership, over 2 million euros have been raised to support research and improve care at the center.

Beyond this cause, in 2023, over 65,000 LVMH Group employees took part in social solidarity initiatives, aiding over a million people during difficult moments in their lives. Beneficiaries range from LIVE (L’Institut des Vocations pour l’Emploi) to VETA (Vivre et Travailler Autrement), to Nos Quartiers Ont du Talent, or La Fabrique Nomade, as well as UNESCO’s Man & Biosphere Program and the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris. Each year, the LVMH Group provides support for more than 950 associations and structures.

"This commitment is more meaningful than ever, for our Group and also for our employees who demonstrate this fantastic ability to put their energy at the service of Society, and who know how to support those who are going through periods of vulnerability. This mobilization of our employees is a source of pride, it gives meaning to our action.", declared Maud Alvarez-Pereyre, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, LVMH.

During the evening, entertainment was provided by the Maîtrise Populaire choir, comprising 30 young people from 16 to 19, who performed three original interpretations of songs. They were accompanied by singer Malik Djoudi, who then performed the hit song “Vivant” from his eponymous album. The Maîtrise Populaire is a school that encourages young people to stay in school thanks to a multidisciplinary curriculum and flexible schedules, with a focus on singing. This demanding social and cultural initiative welcomes youth from all backgrounds and regions, emphasizing access to culture and practice of arts. 

With a dual focus on excellence and inclusion, the dinner for the event was once again created by chef Thierry Marx, who works with the LVMH Group within the LIVE (L’Institut des Vocations pour l’Emploi) vocational training initiative, helping train people who have been disconnected from the labor market enable them to return to stable employment. Teams from Café Joyeux, a social enterprise dedicated to professional inclusion for people with disabilities, participated to the cocktail before the dinner.