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A competition based on solidarity and respect for nature
The concept of the Défi Rose is based on a simple, eco-responsible format: each time a fish is caught, it is placed on the official Défi Ouest log with the team number, photographed, then released immediately after validation by the organization.
The competition took place in two rounds (from 8am to 11am, then from 1pm to 4pm) in a friendly, sporting atmosphere.
During the lunch break, participants were able to gather around the La Friterie en Nord food truck, which had come specially to treat everyone on this beautiful day.
A day for a good cause
The Défi Rose charged a registration fee of ?60 per pair, with all proceeds going to the Hôpital Bergonié.
Mrs Veyret came to the prize-giving ceremony, and we presented her with a cheque for ?2,970.
Here are the details:
- 2,340 from registrations,
- 400 donated by the Alex Pêche store thanks to the sale of clothing,
- 200 ? from the AAPPMA of Cazaux,
- and ?30 in miscellaneous donations received during the day.
A word from the President: a strong personal commitment
Â??As President of Défi Ouest, it was important for me, in my small way, to organize a day of solidarity. And what better way, in the world of fishing, than to invite these women to join us? We have all lost someone dear to us â?" family, friends, colleagues. I'm one of them. I have friends with various cancers, and this was a way for me to tell them that I was thinking of them, that we were thinking of them.
Some time ago, I promised someone dear to my heart that I would do something to help sick people in the same situation as her. I'm so proud to have succeeded."> The President also warmly thanked Emma, Défi Ouest competitor, who agreed to become co-organizer of this first edition:
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A collective success
The Défi Ouest association sincerely thanks all the sponsors, volunteers and participants who helped make this first edition a real success.
- Westin
- Rodhouse
- Illex
- Gunki
- Sakura
- Kerfil
- Sh lithium
- Outwaters industries
- Volkien soul
- Pochon fishing with Lowrance
- Arcapeche
- Navicom
- Spoonesaumon (Bruno Perrot)
- Sico Lure
- Mary's Beauty
- A fleur d'image
The feedback is unanimous: competitors are already looking forward to coming back for a second edition.
See you in 2026 for the next, even pinker, even more united Pink Challenge!
