The rockets and light displays loudly illuminated the sky west of Nantes for a little over seven minutes. And the many witnesses wondered who could possibly be the organizer of this unforeseen spectacle. A surprise fireworks display was set off on Wednesday evening, around 9:05 p.m., above the Loire, near the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge. July 14 rehearsal? Wild shooting? Private event? Theories conveyed on social networks testify to the astonishment aroused.
The answer finally came from French-speaking society for studies and research on childhood disabilities (Sferhe), which is holding its annual conference at the Cité des Congrès until this Thursday evening: the fire was started to realize the dream of Arthur, a 15-year-old teenager, suffering from an orphan disease of the device locomotor.
“It was a wonderful time”
“Among the many visitors to our conference, there is the family of this young boy whom I am consulting,” explains Guy Letellier, doctor at the care and rehabilitation hospital. Esean. He is passionate about fireworks. We found out how to please him. »
“We obtained all the necessary authorizations, we complied with security constraints. And we chose the time for a friendly meal at the O’Deck restaurant on Wednesday evening. Arthur had the opportunity to press the button. It was a wonderful moment, also for the guests for whom it was a surprise. »
“We didn’t want to disturb anyone”
The operation cost 8,000 euros, financed entirely by donations. “Usually we don’t burn money, we rather look for it to finance research,” confides Guy Letellier. But the money donated was spent on that. It’s a beautiful story, this young man was able to realize one of his dreams. And it left a beautiful memory for the delegates who were present. »
If the event remained secret, it is because Nantes Métropole did not want Sferhe to communicate on the subject. “I understand the astonishment of local residents. We didn’t want to disturb anyone. Furthermore, everything was biodegradable, there was no harm to the environment,” reassures the Esean doctor.
The French-speaking Society for Studies and Research on Childhood Disabilities aims to share professional know-how and promote research in the main disabling pathologies of children (cerebral palsy, spina bifida, neuromuscular diseases). , head trauma, arthrogryposis, degenerative diseases, limb malformations, etc.).