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Bringing happiness to isolated elderly people through reading

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Lire et Sourire

<div>Summer has sounded the hour for a first assessment for <strong>Lire et Sourire</strong>, and the results testify to a fine show of solidarity: our volunteers have already provided <strong>1,376 hours of reading aloud in retirement homes</strong> to the elderly. Adding preparation and training time, the total comes to 3,716 hours of<strong>volunteer work</strong> performed in the first half of the year.<br><br>
</div><div>Today, <strong>Lire et Sourire</strong> works in <strong>126 retirement homes</strong>, thanks to the commitment of <strong>250 volunteers</strong>. Each reading session is a moment of sharing that brings residents:</div>+ escape thanks to the stories,+ comfort through the voice and caring presence,+ and above all a precious human bond, which helps break the isolation.<div><br></div><div>And this is just the beginning! Starting in September, <strong>new readings in retirement homes</strong> will get underway in <strong>Ain</strong>, <strong>Seine-et-Marne</strong>, <strong>Lyon</strong>, <strong>Douai</strong> and <strong>Annecy</strong>. The association thus continues to expand its network and bring the magic of words to more seniors.</div><div><br></div>

More than 1,300 hours of reading in retirement homes by 2025

Because it's a subject close to my heart, and because we can make a difference together, by bringing happiness to the elderly. Every donation counts!

1000 reads for 1000 smiles

Because books connect us to life, and because we can bring happiness to the elderly through reading. A subject close to my heart. Every donation, no matter how small, counts.

Because it's a subject close to my heart, and because together we can make a difference by bringing happiness to the elderly. Every donation counts!

Bientôt <b>100 séances de lecture</b> !

If you would like to contribute to the development of well-being through reading among Ehpad residents and senior citizens' homes, I invite you to make a donation to strengthen the links and develop the actions of our association Lire et Sourire.

A smile on our seniors' faces

Because it's a subject close to my heart, and because we can make a difference together, by bringing happiness to the elderly. Every reading session I host reminds me how important and essential these moments of exchange are for them! Every donation is like offering them a little moment of escape in their day, thanks to these readings. Thank you so much for your help!

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